Bounce (2000)

Two strangers fell in love. One knew it wasn't by chance.

Bounce (2000) poster

Buddy Amaral, a successful and self-absorbed Los Angeles advertising executive, switches airline tickets with a stranger just before boarding a long-delayed flight so that he might enjoy an overnight fling with a pretty Dallas businesswoman. When the plane goes down, killing all aboard, Buddy's guilt soon turns into an alcohol problem. As part of his 12-step program, Buddy seeks atonement and decides to seek out the woman he thinks he's left a widow.

Director: Don Roos
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mychael Danna, Dean Landon
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: David Codron
Production: Miramax
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $37M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Deep Grief and Recovery Process

Keywords

stroke of fate, chance, loss of loved one, widow, alcoholism, grief, alcoholic, guilt, destiny, death of husband, plane crash

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bounce about?
Buddy Amaral, a successful and self-absorbed Los Angeles advertising executive, switches airline tickets with a stranger just before boarding a long-delayed flight so that he might enjoy an overnight fling with a pretty Dallas businesswoman. When the plane goes down, killing all aboard, Buddy's guilt soon turns into an alcohol problem. As part of his 12-step program, Buddy seeks atonement and decides to seek out the woman he thinks he's left a widow.
Who directed Bounce?
Bounce was directed by Don Roos.
Who stars in Bounce?
Bounce stars Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natasha Henstridge, Tony Goldwyn, Johnny Galecki, Joe Morton.
How long is Bounce?
Bounce has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
What genre is Bounce?
Bounce is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Bounce?
Bounce had a budget of $35M.
How much did Bounce gross?
Bounce grossed $37M worldwide.
Where was Bounce produced?
Bounce was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Bounce?
The themes of Bounce include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Fate-Bound Timeless Loves Reunited, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.