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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   44,490 votes
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Director:
Rob Reiner
Writer (WGA):
Justin Zackham (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
11 January 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
When he closed his eyes, his heart was opened
Plot:
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
3 nominations more
User Comments:
heart warming story of friendship-strong male performances more
US TV Schedule:
Mon. July 134:00 PMMAX   

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A bakancslista (Hungary) [hu]
Ahora o nunca (Spain) [es]
Antes de Partir (Brazil) [pt]
Antes de Partir (Venezuela) [es]
Antes de partir (Argentina) [es]
Das Beste kommt zum Schluss (Germany) [de]
Epithymies... sto para pente (Greece) [el]
Lista poslednjih zelja (Serbia) [sr]
Maintenant ou jamais (Canada: French title) [fr]
Non è mai troppo tardi (Italy) [it]
Nu eller aldrig (Sweden) [sv]
Nunca É Tarde Demais (Portugal) [pt]
Nyt tai ei koskaan (Finland) [fi]
Sans plus attendre (France) [fr]
Simdi ya da asla (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Viimaste soovide nimekiri (Estonia) [et]
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, including a sexual reference.
Runtime:
97 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
Jack Nicholson's own experience in the hospital, just prior to filming, inspired some of the dialogue and acting for the movie. For example, the mirrored glasses seen in the movie were not originally in the script, but Nicholson, who obtained them while in the hospital, brought them to set. Director Rob Reiner decided to include them in the film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ed and Carter are in the restaurant in France, Carter's arm is alternately up or down while they are having their dinner conversation. more
Quotes:
Edward Cole: You want some too? I'll have Thomas fix you a plate.
Carter Chambers: No thanks.
Edward Cole: You sure? Best in L.A.
[later, throwing up]
Carter Chambers: It ain't the best in L.A. no more.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Writing a Bucket List (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
I've Got A Feelin' You're Fooling more

FAQ

What is Edward's job?
What happens at the end?
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68 out of 92 people found the following comment useful:-
heart warming story of friendship-strong male performances, 3 January 2008
9/10
Author: Josh Weinman (jewbearjosh) from Santa Monica, Ca

On new years day, 2008, I saw the film "The Bucket List." It was not my first choice of a film that I wanted to see. To be honest, however, I probably would not have enjoyed any of the films that I would have chosen more. This film is very well done. I liked the screenplay, by Justin Zackham. I liked the direction, by the real talented Rob Reiner. And I was very impressed by the acting. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman did a superb job, playing two dying old guys who befriend each other, and together have the adventure of their lives. The film is very good. The plot involves this hospital owner-Edward Cole-who is dying from cancer, and another cancer victim-Carter Chambers-who meets Cole while getting treatment at the same hospital. After they both find out that they each have only a few months to live, they agree to travel together all over the globe, and follow this list of tasks. They call it the bucket list.

Nicholson gives a real touching performance as Ed Cole. He plays Cole funny, sad, stubborn, angry, strong, fearless, and loud. Morgan gives an equally touching performance as C. Chambers. He plays Chambers smart, cool, romantic, funny, fearless, and emotional. Both men are very moving in this film. They are great sharing the screen. I really enjoyed watching them play scenes together. It was for me a real treat. These guys, Nicholson and Freeman, are two of our finest actors. And this film is no exception.

Even though "The Bucket List" is a small film about friendship, and the meaning of truly living, I do not recommend it for the preteens. There are some very adult scenes. However, families with teenagers will enjoy seeing it together.

Josh Weinman

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