The Bucket List

PG-13

Released Jan 11, 2008

1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

41%

177 Reviews

Tomatometer

77%

250,000+ Ratings

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Billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor's advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Critics Consensus

Not even the earnest performances of the two leads can rescue The Bucket List from its schmaltzy script.

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Devin H

Magic incarnate. A+ performances from all. Feel-good and down to earth message that connects with all walks of life. Nothing to complain about or criticize. A few cheesy moments, sure. All in all, it gets the message across perfectly for what it is.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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EllaJo r

I really enjoyed this movie. I think I will go back and see it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Ghost R

Great performance and heartwarming moments the bucket list is a movie that is sad but worth a watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Jens J

Good concept, well written and well executed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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matthias s

"The Bucket List" is a heartwarming and touching movie wich delivers a message about living life to the fullest, cherishing every moment, and making the most of the time we have. The characters' bucket list items range from the simple to the extravagant, and their journey takes them around the world in search of new experiences. However, the film does have some flaws. The pacing can be slow at times, and some of the scenes feel contrived or overly sentimental. Additionally, some of the characters' choices and actions may not make sense or feel inconsistent with their personalities. Despite its flaws, "The Bucket List" is an enjoyable movie that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you feeling inspired. If you're looking for a feel-good movie with great performances from two iconic actors, "The Bucket List" is worth watching. Just don't expect it to be perfect.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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Nim T

A short, yet effective film that talks about the importance family is, especially at a time when death is approaching. I like the concept and how it matches with the movie title the Bucket List. As the second to last film that Jack Nicholson acted, he did not lose his charm and I can feel the connection he had with Morgan Freeman when they were presenting the story. Although it had its flaws with the trip while living with cancer being an impossible task, it nevertheless had its points well portrayed. It is acceptable, and can be good for those that might experience this hard issue.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/11/23

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Rob Reiner

Director

Jack Nicholson

Edward Cole

Morgan Freeman

Carter Chambers

Sean Hayes

Thomas

Rob Morrow

Dr. Hollins

Beverly Todd

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As Rob Reiner should know better and Jack Nicholson should know better and Morgan Freeman should know better, what you have here is a film which has to make you ask: how come they didn't?

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Nell Minow

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Rated: C

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David Fear

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Rated: 1/5

Nov 18, 2011

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In the end it's a predictable movie that seems to try and manipulate the viewer into bursting into tears when really he or she might only be trying to suppress yawns.

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Mariló García

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A huge joke. [Full review in Spanish]

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Synopsis

Billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor's advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.

Director: Rob Reiner
Executive Producer: Travis Knox, Justin Zackham, Jeffrey Stott
Screenwriter: Justin Zackham
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros., Storyline Entertainment, Two Ton Films
Rating: PG-13 (Language|A Sexual Reference)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 11, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 13, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $93.5M
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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