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The Bucket List

2007Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic426.8Rotten Tomatoes40%77%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest, with insight and humor.

Feels like

  • Buddy Road Trip
  • End-of-Life Reflection
  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Star-Studded Lead Performances
  • Melodramatic Tearjerker
  • Life Affirmation
  • Class Contrast Narrative
  • Scenic Travelogue

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Rob Reiner
Written by
Justin Zackham
Produced by
Rob Reiner, Craig Zadan, Alan Greisman
Music by
Marc Shaiman

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 2007 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2007
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$175 million
Available in
112 countries

Tropes

Interclass Friendship, Blood from the Mouth, Running Gag +9

  • Interclass Friendship
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Running Gag
  • Malicious Misnaming
  • Black Dude Dies First
  • Millionaire Playboy
  • Bucket List
  • World's Most Beautiful Woman
  • Twist Ending
  • Contemplate Our Navels
  • Noodle Incident
  • Award-Bait Song

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bucket List?"

Questions about The Bucket List

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bucket List?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Bucket List from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 82 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bucket List worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Bucket List okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Bucket List make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Bucket List plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Bucket List a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$175 million

Yes: it cost about $45 million to make and earned $175 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Bucket List use?

Interclass FriendshipBlood from the MouthRunning GagMalicious MisnamingBlack Dude Dies FirstMillionaire PlayboyBucket ListWorld's Most Beautiful WomanTwist EndingContemplate Our NavelsNoodle IncidentAward-Bait Songand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Interclass Friendship, Blood from the Mouth, and Running Gag.