Bottle Rocket (1996)

Name: Bottle Rocket
Director: Wes Anderson
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 1996-02-21
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Cast: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos

Comedy Crime Drama

Director: Wes Anderson

Cast: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos

Runtime91 min

RatingR

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Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Bottle Rocket, Wes Anderson's directorial debut, received critical acclaim upon its release in 1996, with many praising its offbeat humor and quirky characters. The film was nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. It has maintained a strong cult following over the years, boasting a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive audience reception.

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Fans of quirky, offbeat comedies will delight in the charming performances by Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson in Wes Anderson's 1996 debut film Bottle Rocket, which blends deadpan humor with a unique visual style and coming-of-age themes to create a delightfully eccentric crime caper.

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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.