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Current status - Released
Total runtime - 91 mins.
Release date - 21-02-1996
Release year - 1996
Genres - Comedy, Crime, Drama
Overall ratings and scores for Bottle Rocket:
Happiness Score - 6.732/10, World Popularity Score - 12.632/100, IMDB Score - 6.9, Metascore - 66, Internet Movie Database - 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 85%, Metacritic - 66/100, .
Bottle Rocket movie has Total Global Votes - 867, Total IMD Votes - 77,613
Bottle Rocket Movie Introduction: Movie Bottle Rocket, release year 1996 is written by Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson and directed by Wes Anderson. The leading star-cast in this movie are Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
Bottle Rocket (1996) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run.
Movie story-line: Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a hair-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.
Movie synopsis: Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a hare-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry. With the help of their pathetic neighbor and pal Bob, Anthony and Dignan pull a job and hit the road, where Anthony finds love with motel maid Inez. When our boys finally hook up with Mr. Henry, the ensuing escapade turns out to be far from what anyone expected.
Highlights - Bottle Rocket (1996)
Total budget - $7,000,000.00
Total revenue - $1,040,879.00
Produced by - Columbia PicturesGracie FilmsBoyle-Taylor Productions
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - Spanish (Español), English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 2 wins & 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - NL : 12 AU : M US : R
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Bottle Rocket (1996)
Lead Actors - Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd
Writer(s) - Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Director(s) - Wes Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Bottle Rocket (1996)
What is the release date of Bottle Rocket (1996)?
Release date of Bottle Rocket (1996) is 21-02-1996.
What is the total runtime of Bottle Rocket (1996) in minutes?
Total runtime of Bottle Rocket (1996) in minutes is 91 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce Bottle Rocket (1996) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Bottle Rocket (1996) movie is around $7,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie Bottle Rocket (1996)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Bottle Rocket (1996) is around $1,040,879.00.
What is the pupularity of Bottle Rocket (1996)?
Worldwide pupularity of Bottle Rocket (1996) movie is 12.632%.
What is the name of the production company of film Bottle Rocket (1996)?
Production company of film Bottle Rocket (1996) is/are Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films, Boyle-Taylor Productions, .
Which country the film Bottle Rocket (1996) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Bottle Rocket (1996) is United States of America, .
Which language the film Bottle Rocket (1996) is produced in?
Film Bottle Rocket (1996) is produced in Spanish (Español), English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film Bottle Rocket (1996) belongs to?
Movie Bottle Rocket (1996) is categorized under Comedy, Crime, Drama genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film Bottle Rocket (1996)?
Lead actors of the film Bottle Rocket (1996) are Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd.
Who is the writer of the film Bottle Rocket (1996)?
The writer(s) of the film Bottle Rocket (1996) is/are Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson.
Who is the director of the film Bottle Rocket (1996)?
The director(s) of the film Bottle Rocket (1996) is/are Wes Anderson.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Bottle Rocket (1996) movie?
Movie Bottle Rocket (1996) has 2 wins & 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of Bottle Rocket (1996) in-short?
Short plot of movie Bottle Rocket (1996): Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run..
What is the full story of Bottle Rocket (1996) movie?
Full plot of movie Bottle Rocket (1996): Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a hare-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry. With the help of their pathetic neighbor and pal Bob, Anthony and Dignan pull a job and hit the road, where Anthony finds love with motel maid Inez. When our boys finally hook up with Mr. Henry, the ensuing escapade turns out to be far from what anyone expected..
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You can find the full details of movie Bottle Rocket (1996) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115734
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Bottle Rocket (1996)
Full Starcast:
Name: Luke Wilson
Character: Anthony Adams
Name: Owen Wilson
Character: Dignan
Name: Robert Musgrave
Character: Bob Mapplethorpe
Name: Lumi Cavazos
Character: Inez
Name: Andrew Wilson
Character: Future Man
Name: James Caan
Character: Mr. Henry
Name: Donny Caicedo
Character: Rocky
Name: Shea Fowler
Character: Grace
Name: Jim Ponds
Character: Applejack
Name: Kumar Pallana
Character: Kumar
Name: Ned Dowd
Character: Dr. Nichols
Name: Takayuki Kubota
Character: Rowboat
Name: Anna Cifuentes
Character: Carmen
Name: Haley Miller
Character: Bernice
Name: Brian Tenenbaum
Character: H. Clay Murchison
Name: Jenni Tooley
Character: Stacy Sinclair
Name: Dipak Pallana
Character: Bookstore Employee
Name: Darryl Cox
Character: Bookstore Manager
Name: Stephen Dignan
Character: Rob
Name: Temple Nash
Character: Temple
Name: Melinda Renna
Character: Anita
Name: Julie Mayfield
Character: Wife in Motelroom
Name: Don Phillips, Jr.
Character: Husband in Motelroom
Name: Richard Reyes
Character: Man in Bar
Name: Julio Cedillo
Character: Man outside Bar
Name: Teddy Wilson
Character: Hector Mapplethorpe
Name: Haskel Craver
Character: Jackson
Name: Jill Parker-Jones
Character: Motel Manager
Name: Nena Smarz
Character: Maid
Name: Héctor García
Character: Freezer Guy
Name: Daniel R. Padgett
Character: Freezer Guy
Name: Russell Towery
Character: Cop
Name: Ben Loggins
Character: Cop
Name: Linn Mullin
Character: Detective
Crew Members:
Name: James L. Brooks
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Owen Wilson
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: David Wasco
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Wes Anderson
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Wes Anderson
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Mark Mothersbaugh
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Robert D. Yeoman
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: David Moritz
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Sandy Reynolds-Wasco
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Jerry Fleming
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: L.M. Kit Carson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Michael Taylor
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Karen Patch
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
Name: Polly Platt
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Barbara Boyle
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Richard Sakai
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Russell Towery
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: Andrew Wilson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer
Name: Michael Lang
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer
Name: John Sisti
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Editor
Name: Randy E. Moore
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects
Name: Cynthia Hargrave
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Nena Smarz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Nena Smarz
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hair Designer
Name: Liz Keigley
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Ray Zimmerman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Ray Zimmerman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer
Name: Tere Duncan
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Assistant
Name: Daniel R. Padgett
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor
Name: John M. Chalfant
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Carlos Delarios
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Steven Ticknor
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Mark Larry
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Ralph Watson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator
Name: Mark Lanza
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Harry Cheney
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Scott Peterson
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Margaret Johnson
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Special Effects Supervisor
Name: Paul Janossy
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant Camera
Name: Jeremy J. Gordon
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Gretchen Goetz
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Set Decoration
Name: Stephen Beasley
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: R. Russell Smith
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Heather Kritzer
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Assistant Director
Name: Phill Fulton
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Roxanne Jones McCarthy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: John Boccaccio
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: Jim Goldthwait
Department: Directing
Job/Role: First Assistant Director
Name: Jim Flowers
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director
Name: John Nuler
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator
Name: David M. Cowan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Rich Tavtigian
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Effects Editor
Name: Curtis Failor
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Name: Lisa Matsukawa
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Coordinator
Name: Robert Appere
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Name: Chris Morley
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Chief Lighting Technician
Name: Heather Mosher
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Supervisor
Name: Terry Hubbard
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Michael Dunson
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Dolly Grip
Name: Manny Sarris Jr.
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Devin Joseph
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Dialogue Editor
Name: Cathie Filian
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costumer
Name: Holly Sachi
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Thom Dunaway
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Boom Operator
Reviews Section
It's always staggering to me that _Bottle Rocket_ is almost universally considered one of Wes Anderson's worst movies. Seeing the sub-70% rating on this website nearly broke my heart. And since there were no reviews of the film, I decided it was my duty as a _Bottle Rocket_ stan to make a feeble attempt at evangelizing on its behalf. People complain about how twee and pretentious Anderson's movies come across. Yet, somehow, as one of his movies that largely sidesteps those pitfalls, Bottle Rocket usually gets shit on the most. Part of the "problem" is that there's a subtlety to the humor and the storytelling that is unmatched in Anderson's filmography. It's not as "mainstream quirky" as a _Moonrise Kingdom_, nor does it have the flashiness (relatively speaking) of a _Rushmore_ or a _Life Aquatic_. It's much more than that -- to me, at least. It's a very low-stakes film, something which I always appreciate in my fiction. It's just a bunch of morons who want to be criminals. Why? Because they're morons and they have names like Dignan and Applejack and it's funny. You want a compelling plot, go watch _The Royal Tenenbaums_. You want to laugh at Owen Wilson dressing up in a banana-colored jumpsuit and riding around on a tiny motorcycle, _Bottle Rocket_'s ya boy. Luke Wilson's Anthony is, ostensibly, the star of this film. His struggle with his vague mental illness really resonates with me because I, too, am nuts. Owen Wilson is the main attraction here, though. He brings a sort of low-key freneticism to Dignan that always makes me smile. Look at that little guy go. I honestly don't think Wes Anderson has ever written a better character, though I know that I'm, inexplicably, the only person in the world who thinks that. I don't know what I can say to make people like this movie more. It's good! It's fun and cute and sweet! It's very Wes Anderson without being too Wes Anderson. You know? I would think more people would appreciate that. If this were made today, Timothee Chalamet would undoubtedly be cast as one of the two leads, so let's be glad it lives forever encased in 1996 carbonite.
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