The Bucket List

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The Bucket List

PG-13

Released Jan 11, 2008

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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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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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

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?

Aug 23, 2018

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: C

Feb 18, 2012

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David Fear

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

If there is a message to be found in this 2007 comedy, which was directed by Rob Reiner, it is that if you are going to be diagnosed with terminal cancer then you will be better off if you are enormously rich.

Rated: 5/10

Jul 31, 2024

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

One of the most fun and uplifting films of the year.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 24, 2020

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William B

I loved this movie as a kid, due for a rewatch soon

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Faiz D

This was a wonderful film. I absolutely love Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Declan H

Not all films have to take themselves so seriously, if only more could be as entertaining and as enjoyably well acted as the bucket list

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Mireille D

Uplifting, such a strong human message

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Akash A

This movie made me cry. One of the most touching, heartfelt, feel-good movies to see. Great performances from both stars, amazing sets / settings, locations, script / dialog, interpersonal relationships. Just a joy to watch. Can't recommend this movie enough. You feel so free and light after -- just in totality. It is an amazing watch and I could see it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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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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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
Producer: Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Alan Greisman, Rob Reiner
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
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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