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Bullitt

1968Movie1 h 53 minPG

Crime
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic817.0Rotten Tomatoes98%85%

A pulse-pounding, epic action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and direction.

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Story

The word 'cop' isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is.

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Feels like

  • Iconic Car Chase
  • Gritty Police Procedural
  • Steve McQueen Cool
  • San Francisco Noir
  • High-Octane Thriller
  • Classic Crime Drama
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Minimalist Acting

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Peter Yates
Written by
Harry Kleiner, Alan Trustman, Robert L. Fish
Produced by
Philip D'Antoni
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

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Facts

October 17, 1968 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
October 17, 1968
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
85 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Rated M for Manly, Product Placement, Adaptational Name Change +9

  • Rated M for Manly
  • Product Placement
  • Adaptational Name Change
  • Thicker Than Water
  • Protagonist Title
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Da Chief
  • Mundane Made Awesome
  • The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
  • Every Car Is a Pinto
  • Faking the Dead
  • Reality Has No Soundtrack

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bullitt?"

Questions about Bullitt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bullitt?

HooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Bullitt is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Bullitt worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Bullitt okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Bullitt plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Bullitt a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$42 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 7.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Bullitt use?

Rated M for ManlyProduct PlacementAdaptational Name ChangeThicker Than WaterProtagonist TitlePrecision F-StrikeDa ChiefMundane Made AwesomeThe Hunter Becomes the HuntedEvery Car Is a PintoFaking the DeadReality Has No Soundtrackand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Rated M for Manly, Product Placement, and Adaptational Name Change.