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The Bucket List

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Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor's advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Not even the earnest performances of the two leads can rescue The Bucket List from its schmaltzy script.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/23/2018
As Rob Reiner should know better and Jack Nicholson should know better and Morgan Freeman should know better, what you have here is a film which has to make you ask: how come they didn't? Go to Full Review Alonso Duralde MSNBC 05/01/2008
2/5
... plays like Ingmar Bergman's Wild Strawberries, reimagined as an uninspired sitcom and travelogue. Go to Full Review Jonathan F. Richards Film.com 01/15/2008
You get the performances you expect from these two great stars, which lift this story mercifully but marginally above its meager content. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine 07/31/2024
5/10
If there is a message to be found in this 2007 comedy, which was directed by Rob Reiner, it is that if you are going to be diagnosed with terminal cancer then you will be better off if you are enormously rich. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 01/31/2021
2.5/5
In the end it's a predictable movie that seems to try and manipulate the viewer into bursting into tears when really he or she might only be trying to suppress yawns. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/24/2020
8/10
One of the most fun and uplifting films of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mitchell S @Mitchstur Mar 3 It may be a sad story, but it's also funny and charming and in depth. The two leads have incredible chemistry, and it leaves you with a good amount of substance at the end. See more James E. @JamesE167 Mar 2 This is a sweet film, though it’s a bit on the simple side of the conversation, which may not be the best approach for the topic being addressed. See more Aileen D @RT17276951 Jan 4 This is one of the few times that I disagree with a Roger Ebert review. Yes,The Bucket List might have skipped over some of the physical trauma issues a cancer patient may suffer, but on the other hand, it dealt with some of the ensuing life and death questions with sensitivity and humor. The film was a wonderful vehicle for two actors at the top of their game, who because of a fine script and Rob Reiner’s sure direction, could make you laugh and re-examine what your own life priorities are. See more David L @davidonfilm Dec 16 The chemistry and of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman really elevates this film and makes more entertaining than it has any right to be. Everytime I listen to John Mayer's beautiful song "Say" I'll now think of Rob Reiner. Rest in peace. See more Riccardo G @RT59216447 Nov 26 My favorite movie of all time. Very strong message throughout. It makes me laugh and cry everytime. All of these "experts" have absolutely 0 clue what they are talking about. See more Andrew D @RT10859658 Nov 9 I'm sorry but quick question? How do I become a film critic?? Lmao apparently these people get paid to criticize every good bad or decent movie and 90 percent of the time they haven't the slightest clue on what they are talking about!!! Lol sorry not sorry but you geniuses need to get a regular day job because we all are film critics in the end so stop labeling these idjits as a top critic when it's a laughable hobby in the end with ppl who have no idea what they are doing or talking about... See more Read all reviews
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Rob Reiner

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Jack Nicholson

Edward Cole

Morgan Freeman

Carter Chambers

Sean Hayes

Thomas

Rob Morrow

Dr. Hollins

Beverly Todd

Virginia

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Synopsis Billionaire Edward Cole and car mechanic Carter Chambers are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor's advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime.
Director
Rob Reiner
Producer
Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Alan Greisman
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Bros., Two Ton Films, Storyline Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Language|A Sexual Reference)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 11, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 13, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$93.5M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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