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Not even the earnest performances of the two leads can rescue The Bucket List from its schmaltzy script. Read critic reviews

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Billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) 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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|A Sexual Reference)
  • Genre:
    drama, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Rob Reiner
  • Producer:
    Craig Zadan
  • Writer:
    Justin Zackham
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $93.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Warner Bros., Storyline Entertainment, Two Ton Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jack Nicholson
Edward Cole
Morgan Freeman
Carter Chambers
Sean Hayes
Thomas
Rob Morrow
Dr. Hollins
Beverly Todd
Virginia
Alfonso Freeman
Roger
Rowena King
Angelica
Verda Bridges
Chandra
Rob Reiner
Director
Justin Zackham
Screenwriter
Robert Leighton
Film Editor
Bill Brzeski
Production Design
John Schwartzman
Cinematographer
Marc Shaiman
Original Music
Travis Knox
Executive Producer
Justin Zackham
Executive Producer
Jeffrey Stott
Executive Producer
Craig Zadan
Producer
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Audience Reviews for The Bucket List

  • Feb 16, 2014
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  • Apr 21, 2012
    Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. There's the draw here in a nutshell, two heavyweights in the same space. The story, one of redemption while facing death, is predictable enough, as is predictable the reliance on its two stars to save it, which they do but only just. If only the story had mas huevos ...
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Dec 06, 2011
    Interesting, entertaining and a little emotional.
    Rodrigo R Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    The plot was predictable, acting was incredible, and overall just an okay film for me.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
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