Bottle Rocket

"They're not criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream."

1993 0h 14m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 226

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Synopsis

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Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.

“They're not criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream.”

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Cast

Owen Wilson
Dignan
Luke Wilson
Anthony
Robert Musgrave
Bob Hanson
Elissa Sommerfield
Waitress at Diner
Isiah Ellis
Man on Street
Temple Nash
Self
Briggs Branning
Man at Golfs

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wes Anderson
Writers: Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wes Anderson, shot by Barry Braverman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Denise Ferrari Segell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson and Robert Musgrave carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They're not criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0109322 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wes Anderson directs. Barry Braverman behind the camera. Denise Ferrari Segell cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 14-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Wes Anderson, shot by Barry Braverman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Denise Ferrari Segell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson and Robert Musgrave carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They're not criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream.".
7IMDB entry: tt0109322 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Barry Braverman
Editing: Denise Ferrari Segell
Sound: John Roman
Runtime: 14 min · 0h 14m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Bottle Rocket (1993)

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★ 8/10
Great look into the early mind of Anderson, Owen Wilson, and Luke Wilson. Incredible to see the different directions they have gone, yet have still retained the eccentricity that makes this great. Can't wait to watch the feature film.