Behind the scenes

Bottle Rocket

1993Movie14 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Directed by
Wes Anderson

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Facts

January 21, 1993 · 14 min · Comedy, Crime

Released
January 21, 1993
Runtime
14 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Nobody Here but Us Birds, The Caper, Stronger Than They Look +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bottle Rocket worth watching?"

Questions about Bottle Rocket

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bottle Rocket worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Will Bottle Rocket make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bottle Rocket?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Bottle Rocket use?

Nobody Here but Us BirdsThe CaperStronger Than They LookBittersweet EndingIronyAdaptation ExpansionEarly-Installment WeirdnessA Simple PlanAffably EvilAlleged CarEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Left the Background Music Onand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Nobody Here but Us Birds, The Caper, and Stronger Than They Look.