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Bandits

1997Movie1 h 50 min

DramaMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic537.0Rotten Tomatoes88%81%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

They always wanted to be famous – they never knew they’d be wanted

Four female cons who have formed a band in prison get a chance to play at a police ball outside the walls. They take the chance to escape. Being on the run from the law they even make it to sell their music and become famous outlaws.

Feels like

  • Iconic Biopic
  • Crime Drama
  • Musical Heritage
  • Female Empowerment
  • Historical Immersion
  • Tragic Rise and Fall
  • Powerful Vocal Performance
  • Social Injustice Narrative

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Katja von Garnier
Written by
Katja von Garnier, Uwe Wilhelm
Produced by
Harald Kügler, Molly von Fürstenberg, Elvira Senft

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 3, 1997 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
July 3, 1997
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
German
Made in
France, Germany
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

The Heart, Mutual Kill, Flashed-Badge Hijack +9

  • The Heart
  • Mutual Kill
  • Flashed-Badge Hijack
  • Odd Couple
  • Bank Robbery
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Love Triangle
  • Genius Ditz
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Batman Gambit
  • Threesome Subtext

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bandits?"

Questions about Bandits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bandits?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bandits worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Bandits good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Bandits in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Bandits use?

The HeartMutual KillFlashed-Badge HijackOdd CoupleBank RobberyChekhov's Skill"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLove TriangleGenius DitzChekhov's GunmanBatman GambitThreesome Subtextand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including The Heart, Mutual Kill, and Flashed-Badge Hijack.