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    The Bucket List

    • 20072007
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 37min
    IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
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    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    The Bucket List - Trailer
    Trailer2:29
    13 Videos
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    AdventureComedyDrama

    Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • Justin Zackham
    • Stars
      • Jack Nicholson
      • Morgan Freeman
      • Sean Hayes
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • Justin Zackham
    • Stars
      • Jack Nicholson
      • Morgan Freeman
      • Sean Hayes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 382User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Photos76

    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, and Ian Anthony Dale in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Sean Hayes in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List (2007)
    Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)
    Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in The Bucket List (2007)

    Top cast

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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Edwardas Edward
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Carteras Carter
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Beverly Todd
    Beverly Todd
    • Virginiaas Virginia
    Rob Morrow
    Rob Morrow
    • Dr. Hollinsas Dr. Hollins
    Alfonso Freeman
    Alfonso Freeman
    • Rogeras Roger
    Rowena King
    Rowena King
    • Angelicaas Angelica
    Annton Berry Jr.
    • Kaias Kai
    Verda Bridges
    • Chandraas Chandra
    Destiny Brownridge
    • Mayaas Maya
    Brian Copeland
    • Leeas Lee
    Ian Anthony Dale
    Ian Anthony Dale
    • Instructoras Instructor
    Jennifer Defrancisco
    Jennifer Defrancisco
    • Emilyas Emily
    • (as Jennifer DeFrancisco)
    Angela Gardner
    Angela Gardner
    • Female Administratoras Female Administrator
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Mechanicas Mechanic
    • (as Noel Guglielmi)
    Jonathan Hernandez
    Jonathan Hernandez
    • Mannyas Manny
    Hugh B. Holub
    Hugh B. Holub
    • County Health Directoras County Health Director
    • (as Hugh Holub)
    Andrea Johnson
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    • (as Andrea J. Johnson)
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writer
      • Justin Zackham
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common except for their terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their bucket list. In the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find joy in life. —r2k443
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When he closed his eyes, his heart was opened
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for language, including a sexual reference
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jack Nicholson's own experience in the hospital, just prior to filming, inspired some of the dialogue and acting for the movie. For example, the mirrored glasses seen in the movie were not originally in the script, but Nicholson, who obtained them while in the hospital, brought them to the set. Director Rob Reiner decided to include them in the film.
    • Goofs
      There is no way to have a conversation while skydiving. Not even shouted words can be understood. (This was proved by MythBusters (2003).)
    • Quotes

      Edward Cole: Three things to remember when you get older: never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart.

      Thomas: I'll keep that in mind as I approach decrepitude.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Bucket List/The Orphanage/The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep/There Will Be Blood/Honeydripper/Persepolis (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I've Got A Feelin' You're Fooling
      Written by Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown

    User reviews382

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A fantastic duo brings in the money
    I must say that watching this film was certainly a joy I was told that this was a must-see and i wasn't disappointed.

    Morgan Freeman and jack Nicholson put on a great performance and made the film great.

    Besides this, i think that the storyline is certainly well-developed and had a strong hold on me.

    The only downer i cold point out would be the depressing beginning but that's about it! The rest was lovely.

    I can guarantee that many elders will find this a warm-hearted flick to see.
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    • Mr-Mingz
    • Mar 6, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Antes de partir
    • Filming locations
      • Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Zadan / Meron Productions
      • Two Ton Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $93,466,502
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $335,837
      • Dec 30, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $175,372,502
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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