Bottle Rocket

R

Released Feb 21, 1996

1 hr. 31 min.

Comedy

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In Wes Anderson's first feature film, Anthony (Luke Wilson) has just been released from a mental hospital, only to find his wacky friend Dignan (Owen C. Wilson) determined to begin an outrageous crime spree. After recruiting their neighbor, Bob (Robert Musgrave), the team embarks on a road trip in search of Dignan's previous boss, Mr. Henry (James Caan). But the more they learn, the more they realize that they do not know the first thing about crime.

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Critics Consensus

Bottle Rocket is Reservoir Dogs meets Breathless with a West Texas sensibility.

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Two friends decide to go into the life of crime; question is do they even have a clue how to do it correctly? Both Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson star in Wes Anderson's first quirky outing. One has left a mental hospital, the other wants the thrill of the chase. There's not really a lot of gunplay in this and I was actually more interested in the love story portion. The actual caper doesn't start until the very end. But both Wilson's chemistry shines. For young criminal wannabes they sure do have a lot to learn.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Conner D

I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It was an easy watch that kept my attention from start to finish. This is not a flashy exciting tale of daring heists, rather an insight on a few guys just trying to live for something. Was it perfect? No. Is it worth watching at some point? Absolutely!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/23

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Andy S

Hilarious. Charming and honest. Wes Anderson in his embryonic form. What a refreshing point of view. Both Wilson's are tremendous.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/23

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stephen b

A little quirky with flashes of the directing style to come.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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Patrick R

fun and enjoyable movie, it's cool to see Wes Anderson's first work and see how much he was changed, and still seeing some of his style from the jump was very cool.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Wes Anderson

Director

Owen Wilson

Dignan

Luke Wilson

Anthony Adams

Robert Musgrave

Bob Mapplethorpe

Andrew Wilson

John Mapplethorpe (Future Man)

Lumi Cavazos

Inez

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Bottle Rocket: Official Clip - The Job Falls Apart

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Bottle Rocket: Official Clip - Bob Mapplethorpe, Potential Getaway Driver

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David Hunter

Hollywood Reporter

The performers look like they're having a lot of fun, but there is a great deal of skill on display.

Feb 21, 2018

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Kenneth Turan

Los Angeles Times

A confident, eccentric debut about a trio of shambling and guileless friends who become the Candides of crime, Rocket feels particularly refreshing because it never compromises on its delicate deadpan sensibility.

Mar 4, 2014

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Bruce Diones

New Yorker

[Bottle Rocket] meanders pleasantly, like a road movie, with a seventies-style, anything-goes offhandedness that whisks the audience through the rough spots.

Mar 4, 2014

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Joe Leydon

The Moving Picture Show

In tone, style and content, this quirky little movie recalls the low-key comedies of Bill Forsythe ("Local Hero," "Housekeeping"), the poet laureate of melancholy whimsy.

Nov 9, 2023

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Farah Cheded

A Good Movie To Watch

Wes Anderson’s debut might lack the meticulous visual style he's synonymous with, but it's full of the charm and understated emotion we love him for.

Sep 29, 2023

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David Nusair

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...a thoroughly quirky yet mostly compelling comedy...

Rated: 3/4

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Synopsis

In Wes Anderson's first feature film, Anthony (Luke Wilson) has just been released from a mental hospital, only to find his wacky friend Dignan (Owen C. Wilson) determined to begin an outrageous crime spree. After recruiting their neighbor, Bob (Robert Musgrave), the team embarks on a road trip in search of Dignan's previous boss, Mr. Henry (James Caan). But the more they learn, the more they realize that they do not know the first thing about crime.

Director: Wes Anderson
Executive Producer: Barbara Boyle, James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Michael Taylor
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 21, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 18, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $488.6K
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR

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