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The Bachelor

1999·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
32
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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

One thousand brides. One hundred million dollars. Jimmie Shannon is about to discover the true value of love.

Jimmie is seeing his single friends get married one by one. He isn't too worried until his girlfriend Anne catches the bouquet at his friend Marco's wedding. Suddenly, his wild mustang days are numbered. He finally decides to propose to her, but he sticks his foot in his mouth and botches the proposal. Being insulted by the defeatist proposal, Anne leaves town on an assignment. After she's gone, he finds out that his recently-deceased grandfather's will stipulates that he gets nothing of a multi-million dollar fortune unless he's married by 6:05pm on his 30th birthday: tomorrow! Not being able to find Anne, Jimmie begins backtracking through his past girlfriends to find a wife.
Romantic Comedy90s Pop CultureLast Minute MarriageHumorous MishapsFamily DynamicsLight-HeartedSituational HumorPredictable Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bachelor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bachelor legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bachelor worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bachelor rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Bachelor?

1 h 41 min

The Bachelor runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bachelor?

Critics20
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate The Bachelor higher (44) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Bachelor a box office hit?

Budget$51 million
Box office$37 million

No. It cost about $51 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What language is The Bachelor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bachelor?

22ATAUBECACZDEDKESFIGBGGIEINIS+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bachelor in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bachelor use?

Open the Door and See All the PeopleNo Name GivenThe RemakeCelebrity ParadoxDeath SongCigarette of AnxietySassy Black WomanCurse Cut ShortDidn't Think This ThroughShout-OutDinner and a BreakupVideo Willsand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Bachelor, including Open the Door and See All the People, No Name Given, The Remake.