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Bully

2001·Movie
1h 53min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic456.5Rotten Tomatoes54%69%
IMDb6.9Metacritic456.5Rotten Tomatoes54%69%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

It's 4 a.m... do you know where your kids are?

A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.
Disturbing RealismTeenage ViolenceCrime DramaBleak Social CommentaryToxic MasculinityRevengeComing-of-Age TragedyFlorida SettingEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Larry Clark
Written by:
David McKenna, Jim Schutze, Roger Pullis
Produced by:
Brad Renfro, Carmen Cuba, David McKenna
Composed by:
Jason George, William Smith, Jerome Dillon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bully

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bully legally?

HooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+BFI PlayerTubi TVHowdy

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bully worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bully rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Bully?

1 h 53 min

Bully runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Bully based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Bully?

Critics50
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Bully higher (68) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bully a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$480,811

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $480,811 worldwide, 23% of its budget.

What language is Bully in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Bully?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bully in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bully use?

With Friends Like These...Depraved BisexualBully BrutalityEstablishing Character MomentAin't Too Proud to Beg"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueSpoiler CoverSlashed ThroatBully HunterBland-Name ProductAsshole VictimArmoured Closet Gayand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Bully, including With Friends Like These..., Depraved Bisexual, Bully Brutality.