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Bookies

2003Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes67%50%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes67%50%

Summary

Four college friends become small-time bookies, only to find their world spinning dangerously out of control when their greed attracts the attention of organized crime.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mark Illsley
Written by
Michael Bacall
Produced by
Sabine de Mardt, Paul Greenstone, Alan Greenspan
Music by
Christopher Tyng

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 2003 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 20, 2003
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$8 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bookies?"

Questions about Bookies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bookies worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will Bookies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Bookies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.