The Bucket List (2007)

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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.

Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: John Schwartzman
Editing: Robert Leighton
Production: Two Ton Films, Zadan / Meron Productions, Reiner / Greisman Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $175M
Original Language: en

Themes

Friendship and Bonds, Reflections on Life and Death, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, An Emotional Rollercoaster: Life

Keywords

dying and death, friendship, husband wife relationship, himalaya mountain range, parent child relationship, brain tumor, africa, journey around the world, sense of life, safari, male friendship, wish, terminal illness, road trip, cancer

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bucket List about?
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.
Who directed The Bucket List?
The Bucket List was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in The Bucket List?
The Bucket List stars Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd, Alfonso Freeman, Dawn Lewis.
How long is The Bucket List?
The Bucket List has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Bucket List?
The Bucket List is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Bucket List?
The Bucket List had a budget of $45M.
How much did The Bucket List gross?
The Bucket List grossed $175M worldwide.
Where was The Bucket List produced?
The Bucket List was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Bucket List?
The themes of The Bucket List include: Friendship and Bonds, Reflections on Life and Death, Male Friendship and Loyalty, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, An Emotional Rollercoaster: Life.