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Bandits

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Joe (Bruce Willis) and Terry (Billy Bob Thornton) have escaped from prison. Cutting a swath from Oregon through California, these fugitives rob banks in order to finance their scheme for a new -- and somewhat legitimate -- life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett), who runs into Terry with her car. Kate joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
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The story may not warrant its lengthy running time, but the cast of Bandits makes it an enjoyable ride.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 22, 2010
4/5
Adults will get this movie, but kids won't. Go to Full Review Keith Uhlich ToxicUniverse.com Sep 30, 2003
1.5/5
Bandits' most intriguing plot line, the three-way love story, merely hints at the complexity of a two-man/one-woman relationship and never moves past the initial stages of cuteness and adolescent eroticism. Go to Full Review Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune Nov 6, 2002
3/4
Thornton and Willis save the day with their performances. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 18, 2025
1.5/4
Tries hard to be a quirky comedy -- God, does it try. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
Christopher Smith Bangor Daily News (Maine) Aug 5, 2007
D
Terrible. A substitute for sleep medication that's so self-indulgent and plodding, it drove four people out of my screening midway through. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jelisije J @jjosifovic Jun 19, 2026 A light hearted comedy about two escape convicts deciding to rob banks in the meantime fall for a crazy women that can lead them to their downfall. See more Kim P @RT98672688 Apr 20, 2026 Barry Levinson is up to his old tricks, taking a flimsy plotline and onflating the story to last 30 minutes longer than it should be. If the characters were less neurotic, obnoxious, officious, etc., it wouldn't be so unbearable but alas, they are annoying and obnoxious in low-key passive-aggressive ways. Thornton's hypochondriac character is a hoot at times and displays a gift for physical comedy but the movie itself? Not good. And too long which makes it even less good. Play solitaire. It's more rewarding. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23, 2025 Funny in 02 hours, 03 minutes, and 00 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Sexual Content, Language and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $41,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Amir M. @amehranf Jul 8, 2025 In my top 10 favorite films! Great cast, writing, and acting! See more Melvin L @RT53388370 Feb 12, 2025 It's a buddy movie that I just can't get into See more alan g @agenser Jan 25, 2025 Should have been called Bonnie and Clods. Bad acting bad plot. Care Blanchet slumming. Bruce Willis suave as never. See more Read all reviews
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Barry Levinson

Director

Bruce Willis

Joe Blake

Billy Bob Thornton

Terry Collins

Cate Blanchett

Kate Wheeler

Troy Garity

Harvey Pollard

Brian F. O'Byrne

Darill Miller

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Synopsis Joe (Bruce Willis) and Terry (Billy Bob Thornton) have escaped from prison. Cutting a swath from Oregon through California, these fugitives rob banks in order to finance their scheme for a new -- and somewhat legitimate -- life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchett), who runs into Terry with her car. Kate joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
Director
Barry Levinson
Producer
Michael Birnbaum, Michele Berk, Gary Levinsohn, Paula Weinstein, Ashok Amritraj, David Hoberman, Arnold Rifkin
Screenwriter
Harley Peyton
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Hyde Park Entertainment, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Studio Canal, Empire Pictures, Lotus Pictures, Cheyenne Enterprises
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Language|Violence)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 12, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.5M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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