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Bottle Rocket (1993)
Director: Wes Anderson
Cast: Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Elissa Sommerfield
Runtime14 min
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Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bottle Rocket, Wes Anderson's feature film debut, received critical acclaim upon its release in 1993. Though it was not a major commercial success, the film has since developed a cult following and is considered one of Anderson's most influential early works. The film currently holds a strong audience rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb.
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Fans of quirky, offbeat comedy will particularly enjoy Wes Anderson's 1993 feature debut, Bottle Rocket, which blends charming character dynamics and a lighthearted crime caper with Anderson's signature visual flair and deadpan sensibilities. The standout performances by Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson as a pair of mismatched would-be criminals are a highlight of this distinctive indie gem.
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Bottle Rocket is a 1996 American crime comedy film directed by Wes Anderson in his feature film directorial debut. Written by Anderson and Owen Wilson and based on Anderson's 1992 short film of the same name, it also marks the acting debuts of brothers Owen and Luke Wilson. Also featured are their older brother Andrew Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos, and James Caan. Principal photography took place in various locations throughout Texas.
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