Bruno

PG-13

2000

1 hr. 48 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

20%

5 Reviews

Tomatometer

68%

1,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Bruno (Alex D. Linz) is sufficiently smarter and stranger than the other kids in his Roman Catholic school that they bully him relentlessly. Undaunted, Bruno insists on wearing a dress during the school spelling bee, not because he wants to be feminine, but rather to feel more comfortable. His estranged dad (Gary Sinise) is utterly confused by his son, and his mother (Stacey Halprin) has troubles of her own, but Bruno finds support from new classmate Shaniqua (Kiami Davael).

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Sarah N

I genuinely think this movie is incredible. For it's time, coming out in 2000, it addresses some controversial topics and taboo subjects that should be addressed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/23/22

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Audience Member

A very nice study of blind societal prejudice.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Sacha Baron Cohen is phenomenal, great ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/18

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Audience Member

This film handles its multi-layered theme of prejudice and oppression with sensitivity and aplomb. The humour belies the powerful message that this film throws at anyone who thinks that difference is something to be avoided. Alex D. Linz and Shirley Maclaine spark together. If this film captures your heart, then so might Ma Vie En Rose [DVD] [1997] or Tomboy [DVD].

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Pretty entertaining movie with a stupid premise I didn't expect to enjoy this movie but I ended up liking it an overall feel good movie which was entertaining Grade B

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

I ACCIDENTLY STARTED WATCHING THIS MOVIE THINKING IT WAS THE OTHER "BRUNO". I BECAME CAPTIVATED BY THE STORY AND WATCHED THE WHOLE THING AND LOVED IT!!! IT WAS VERY FUNNY AND MEANINGFUL WITH A GREAT CAST. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW IT GOT POOR REVIEWS BY THE CRITICS...AS YOU CAN SEE, THE MAJORITY OF AUDIENCE VIEWERS DID TOO. SCREW THE CRITICS!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Shirley MacLaine

Director

Alex D. Linz

Bruno Battaglia

Shirley MacLaine

Helen

Gary Sinise

Dino Battaglia

Kathy Bates

Mother Superior

Stacey Halprin

Angela

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John Leonard

New York Magazine/Vulture

... surprisingly affecting fable.

Feb 6, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 16, 2005

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Apollo Guide

Rated: 37/100

May 13, 2005

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Dustin Putman

TheFilmFile.com

Rated: 2/5

Dec 29, 2004

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Jon Lap

Apollo Guide

The Dress Code is Shirley MacLaine's unfortunate foray into the director's chair, and it's so feeble an attempt that it substantiates allegations of her being crazy.

Rated: 37/100

Nov 6, 2001

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Synopsis

Bruno (Alex D. Linz) is sufficiently smarter and stranger than the other kids in his Roman Catholic school that they bully him relentlessly. Undaunted, Bruno insists on wearing a dress during the school spelling bee, not because he wants to be feminine, but rather to feel more comfortable. His estranged dad (Gary Sinise) is utterly confused by his son, and his mother (Stacey Halprin) has troubles of her own, but Bruno finds support from new classmate Shaniqua (Kiami Davael).

Director: Shirley MacLaine
Executive Producer: Jim Lotfi, Doug Mankoff, Jonathan King, Julia Palau, Ivan Gulas
Screenwriter: David Ciminello
Production Co: J&M Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Sound Mix: Surround

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