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My Name Is Bruce

2007·Movie
1h 24min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic365.9Rotten Tomatoes41%49%

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and slapstick

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Show business, a real life story, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Fearless! Unstoppable! Ready For His Close-Up!

B-movie Legend Bruce Campbell is mistaken for his character Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy and forced to fight a real monster in a small town in Oregon.
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Crew

Directed by:
Bruce Campbell
Written by:
Mark Verheiden
Produced by:
Bruce Campbell, Mike Richardson, Chris Tongue
Composed by:
George R. Groves Jr., Joseph LoDuca

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Name Is Bruce legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

My Name Is Bruce is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Name Is Bruce worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Name Is Bruce rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is My Name Is Bruce?

1 h 24 min

My Name Is Bruce runs 1 h 24 min.

Is My Name Is Bruce based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Name Is Bruce?

Critics39
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate My Name Is Bruce higher (56) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was My Name Is Bruce a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$173,066

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $173,066 worldwide, 12% of its budget.

What language is My Name Is Bruce in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Name Is Bruce?

8AUCAFIGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Name Is Bruce in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Name Is Bruce use?

Small Name, Big EgoTown with a Dark SecretBroken PedestalLarge HamOdd Job GodsOff with His Head!Dirty CowardCrazy-PreparedWorst News Judgement EverGenre SavvyOh, Crap!Description Cutand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for My Name Is Bruce, including Small Name, Big Ego, Town with a Dark Secret, Broken Pedestal.