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The Bucket List

The Bucket List

2007
Comedy, Drama
1h 37m
Corprate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common except for their terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their bucket list. In the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find the joy in life. (imdb)

Directed by:

Rob Reiner

Screenwriter:

Justin Zackham

Starring:

Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Rob Morrow, Beverly Todd, Alfonso Freeman, Rowena King

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The Bucket List

2007
Comedy, Drama
1h 37m
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gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 08 May 2009
74
51st
I would love to say this kicked the ole' bucket, but it actually held its own. Even though I feel like Jack Nicholson has the same characteristics in each film (ornery and loud) he always seems to make his character believable, and that is what he did here. I actually kinda cared about him. Some of the stuff they did was a little overboard, but overall it was solid. Weird seeing Sean Hayes playing a straight role for a change.
Rated 08 May 2009
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 14 Jan 2009
40
15th
This is what bad Hollywood does: it takes what you like about cinema (Freeman and Nicholson, warm-and-fuzzy feelings) and makes you hate them all because of how overwrought, cheezy and boring they have become. It's like reheating your favorite meal, finding out it's freezer-burned and throwing it out.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 20 Jun 2008
70
26th
The forced sentimentality and overall predictability hurt the film, but it's still effective and pretty enjoyable, even if it's all been done before and better. Nicholson and Freeman deliver their usual performances and make it a solid, if unspectacular film.
Rated 20 Jun 2008
cowmanCowman
Rated 10 May 2008
55
18th
Sometimes funny and pretty entertaining in general, but sometimes too much of a cliché and a bit too corny in my opinion.
Rated 10 May 2008
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 21 Feb 2020
55
30th
I couldn't help but think of wayne's world's chroma key scene all the time. "Hey look, now we're in new york! Or how about texas?" How am i supposed to enjoy watching these guys roam the world, when they so obviously never left the studio? At least second unit had a good time, i guess. Not one of reiner's best, but he's probably just as old and lazy as his leads.
Rated 21 Feb 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 12 Jul 2016
4
12th
With the bucket list plot failing to stand out (cue the typical tourist spots-Western Europe, the pyramids, etc.-and old people skydiving), all you're left with is predictable growing-friendship fodder made up of trite sentimental dialogue that fails to ever really catch your interest. However, a moving finale (with a nice little twist at the top of the mountain) proves that there was some good character work done throughout the formulaic script, helped along by solid turns from the two leads.
Rated 12 Jul 2016
pompousasspompousass
Rated 27 Mar 2011
0
12th
A feel-good death trip, directed by the crowd-coddling Reiner. Although the heroes often have a book at hand in bed or on an airplane, you can't expect a screen character to use his final months to curl up at last with The Pickwick Papers. A fair measure of your regard for Nicholson and Freeman would be your pain at seeing them in such pap. Perhaps the closest contact with a real concern emerges in the former's probing question to the latter: "You always had those freckles?"
Rated 27 Mar 2011
dawne3dawne3
Rated 12 Jun 2010
85
69th
Even though I'm afraid of Jack Nicholson, I really enjoyed this heart-warming movie. Funny and inspiring.
Rated 12 Jun 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 11 Feb 2010
65
42nd
Completely engineered Hollywood sentimentality but what saves it is that Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson are still entertaining to watch even in a very mediocre movie.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
83
87th
Maybe it's not terribly original and a little predictive as some are saying here, but it touched me much more than I expected. Freeman and Nicholson performed well and gave me both good laughs and sad moments. I loved it.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 13 Nov 2009
65
64th
This movie started out strong and then started to lapse into cliche towards the end. Worth watching but not fantastic.
Rated 13 Nov 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 10 Jun 2009
65
41st
Two great, well 1 1/2 anyway, actors save this rather poor film from oblivion.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
nkkbcNkkbc
Rated 13 Jan 2009
34
8th
Positively abysmal. This film should have 'Oscar Bait' written all over it, two of film's most respected actors and a rather good director in Rob Reiner. However the scipt is cliched and drenched in saccharine drivel and Nicholson seemingly saunters through the movie as just himself. Freeman is amicable with material given, and Reiner's direction is about as plain as boredom can be.
Rated 13 Jan 2009
caocaocaocao
Rated 28 Aug 2008
63
26th
A prime example of great actors raising what is a poorly written and weakly directed movie to watchable fare. Cheesy stuff, what happened to Rob Reiner!?
Rated 28 Aug 2008
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 28 Jan 2008
74
63rd
It's all safe Hollywood formula. Rob Reiner doesn't take a single chance, and that's why "Bucket List" would rank rather low as a film, but luckily he has Nicholson and Freeman to hold our interest and keep us smiling. The movie isn't bad necessarily either, it's just standard manufacturing. The 2 play off each other well in a very convoluted plot- acting foolish, patching broken relationships and obligatorily finding meaning in life when facing death. Like Nicholson says in the film, "cutesy."
Rated 28 Jan 2008
filliganFilligan
Rated 13 Jan 2008
79
39th
Jack and Morgan are a great duo, as everybody expected them to be. The script was not as bad as I had feared (not bad at all really), and so I enjoyed the whole movie. I'm wondering why people, including but not exclusive to the critics, have lost the ability to just have a good time at the movies and are unenthusiastic about this film.
Rated 13 Jan 2008
rigzinrigzin
Rated 08 Jan 2008
90
0th
I knew I was in for a good movie with the likes of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in it but after watching the movie I was at awe. A treat of a movie!! It is about this two terminally ill patients, very different from each other but then they decide to spend the last moments of their life together during which they heal each other. It is all about finding the true joy in life . I guess it comes highly recommended.
Rated 08 Jan 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 06 Jan 2008
62
29th
You know, The Bucket List isn't actually a bad movie. The acting is good, the writing, for the most part, is suitable, and the movie itself doesn't particularly strain you for watching it; it's just that it's so cliche, so "been there, done that" it's hard to really be interested or even that entertained. There are a few good scenes that definitely show off the abilities of these masters, but it feels like a cash-in on their fame and age rather than a worthwhile theatrical event.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 01 Jan 2008
3
28th
old people lol
Rated 01 Jan 2008
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 12 Nov 2023
6
24th
all you need is a billionaire friend
Rated 12 Nov 2023
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 17 Oct 2023
20
12th
A "live for today" movie for idiots. I guess working with Morgan Freeman was on Rob Reiner's bucket list?
Rated 17 Oct 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 23 Aug 2022
80
48th
Cute but Jack Nicholson gives me the spooks
Rated 23 Aug 2022
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
75
59th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 08 May 2021
60
17th
The characters talk about the Bucket List way more than actually doing the Bucket List, which would've been okay if the dialogue itself was interesting, but it's mostly empty, meaningless Hollywood floof. The ending redeemed the film a little bit, but not enough to lift the movie out of mediocrity.
Rated 08 May 2021
djrossdjross
Rated 22 May 2020
30
12th
Calculated schmaltz with weak humour that pretends to offer wisdom about dealing with mortality but mainly just flees any real concern with death so as to increase the chances at profitability (a goal successfully achieved).
Rated 22 May 2020
juggernautrJuggernautR
Rated 23 Apr 2020
55
11th
Great actors, but this is sentimental junk
Rated 23 Apr 2020
musablkbsimusablkbsi
Rated 14 Apr 2020
75
20th
Sanırım üzerinden yıllar yıllar geçse de sürekli izleyeceğim ve hayata dair umutlarımı yeşertecek sayılı filmlerden biri olabilir Bucket List. Birbirine her anlamda zıt olan karakterin, zengin olan adamın aslında üstün olmadığını mutsuzluklar içinde yüzdüğünü diğerinin ise fakir olmasına rağmen mutlu bir hayat sunduğunu görüyoruz. Bu da bize esas mutluluğun ne olduğunu ve nasıl olacağını gösteriyor
Rated 14 Apr 2020
persiatrpersiatr
Rated 29 Jan 2020
85
50th
Çok tadında bir film insana hem mutluluğu yaşatıyor hem hüznü yaşatıyor hem hayatı sorgulatıyor hem hayatı boş vermeye teşvik ediyor. Kısa olması tam tadında olmuş tavsiye ederim
Rated 29 Jan 2020
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 27 Jan 2020
50
18th
Okay movie, could've been a lot better though
Rated 27 Jan 2020
vv238vv238
Rated 30 Sep 2018
42
42nd
It has Nicholson and Freeman in the lead roles. That's the long and short of it.
Rated 30 Sep 2018
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 24 Apr 2018
1
3rd
A We Hate Movies watch. I wish I was dead
Rated 24 Apr 2018
zoranZoran
Rated 22 Jul 2017
69
28th
Good fun with legendary actors.
Rated 22 Jul 2017
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 09 May 2017
55
28th
Old people (both actors and audience) need movies too.
Rated 09 May 2017
tsvetetsvete
Rated 08 May 2017
81
18th
1
Rated 08 May 2017
plusdrolePlus_Drole
Rated 26 Feb 2017
88
79th
Facing up to death, searching your own soul and examining the virtue and worth of your life - how does this work in a movie that is so full of light and vibrant life? Moving, Funny, Profound and Enjoyable. The people making this movie know what they're doing.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
waterbenderWaterbender
Rated 23 Nov 2015
45
14th
Ehhh, this man whose about to die has a bucket list and he travels the world to fulfill it. It's inspirational to an extent, as it shows how people can still make up for mistakes, but it's not a drama. Interesting, but not my type of movie.
Rated 23 Nov 2015
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Aug 2015
72
59th
Decent film. It's a tad predictable, but the film is actually quite entertaining. Probably thanks to some fine and likeable acting, an interesting (but predictable) story and decent writing. Could have been better, more thought provoking, but it could also easily have been worse. I enjoyed it.
Rated 12 Aug 2015
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 07 Jul 2015
69
61st
Well, I suppose I can cross seeing this movie off my bucket list. If I had one. First point on my bucket list has to be 'make a bucket list'. What's that? Oh, the movie? It was fine. The big reveal of what Cole had done to estrange himself from Emily felt really stupid but other than that, it was fine.
Rated 07 Jul 2015
ardynardyn
Rated 19 Feb 2015
82
73rd
A very good example about how we should enjoy our life each minute and no wait .
Rated 19 Feb 2015
daisy_fairydaisy-fairy
Rated 14 Sep 2014
79
64th
Funny. Not bad, not extremely good, but fairly acceptable.
Rated 14 Sep 2014
sdplisskenSDPlissken
Rated 31 May 2014
44
51st
The acting talent cannot over-ride over sentimental script writing.
Rated 31 May 2014
mariasMariaS
Rated 27 Mar 2014
80
26th
Muy obvio el final, igual me emocione un poquito =S
Rated 27 Mar 2014
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 01 Jan 2014
50
38th
Kind of cheap and weak. Nicholson and Freeman are the only reason to watch it, but they will keep you watching.
Rated 01 Jan 2014
jellyJelly
Rated 01 Dec 2013
55
25th
It's "ok".. Don't expect to much, it is quite simplistic.
Rated 01 Dec 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 07 Oct 2013
76
53rd
75.500
Rated 07 Oct 2013
dashDash
Rated 22 Aug 2013
80
80th
Amusing concept that was very well acted, especially by Jack Nicholson. Pretty funny for a movie about a couple of old guys.
Rated 22 Aug 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
40
19th
Why did no one tell me this film was trash? It was overhyped like a beast.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
axlertanaxlertan
Rated 27 Mar 2013
77
65th
Great actings by Freeman and Nicholson.
Rated 27 Mar 2013
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 20 Jan 2013
65
48th
Feel-good movie that makes you feel sad.
Rated 20 Jan 2013
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 04 Jan 2013
30
31st
Too cliche
Rated 04 Jan 2013
1000julys1000julys
Rated 26 Dec 2012
49
13th
two incredible actors in an incredibly bad film. I blame the writing.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
monkeyflipmonkeyflip
Rated 24 Dec 2012
52
44th
Pleasant.
Rated 24 Dec 2012
wmajeskawmajeska
Rated 10 Dec 2012
76
52nd
Fun with a good message
Rated 10 Dec 2012
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 23 Jun 2012
60
52nd
3 of 4 -- Entertainment. 1 of 2 -- Food For Thought. 2 of 2 -- Opens The Heart. 0 of 2 -- Sustainability Values.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 30 May 2012
50
33rd
Morgan and Jack, even trapped in such a conventional script, find a way to embrace the story with a heart. The problem is that Reiners tries too hard, provides light when the material demands darkness, and easy solutions when it requires some deep thoughts.
Rated 30 May 2012
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 29 Apr 2012
53
29th
Not bad, but ultimately felt pointless.
Rated 29 Apr 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
78
72nd
It is great to see Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman starring in a film together. They make a great team. This movie has several good elements and it manages to just avoid getting too sentimental. This is the best work we have seen from Rob Reiner in the last few years.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 25 Nov 2011
56
25th
It's got a competent cast and crew, so it can't be TOO terrible. It's just that the concept is more memorable than the movie itself. It's pretty obvious how everything will go, so the whole experience ends up pretty bland.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 23 Nov 2011
47
34th
Perfectly watchable, but lacks a bit of emotional punch in my opinion, particuarly as more and more cliches drift into view towards this movies final third. Freeman and Nicholson are both (unsurprisingly) pretty good.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
schizotoastschizotoast
Rated 09 Sep 2011
70
54th
I like this more than most people.
Rated 09 Sep 2011
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 24 Jul 2011
79
81st
hastalik, hastane, liste, kapi luwak (yanyana yatan iki hastadan biri hastane sahibi edward, digeri ise tamirci carter'dir. ikisi de zamanla dostluk kurarlar ve ikisininde alti yada bir sene ömrü kalmistir. nihayetinde bir liste hazirlayip dünyayi dolasirlar. pek müstehcen degil aile filmi denebilir. güzel bir de finali var. (finalde carter ölür, edward kirgin oldgu kiziyla barisir. liste tamamlanir) begendim.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
tarantinoleTarantinOle
Rated 22 Jun 2011
62
35th
Rob Reiner is just too a too bad director to pull this off. Good acting though and too lighearted to dislike.
Rated 22 Jun 2011
nimnonimno
Rated 30 Apr 2011
88
86th
At my age, one can begin to understand the emotions and situational significance of this movie. It literally can stop my breathing and leave me in tears at multiple points in the movie. While it may be a fantasy that would never happen in modern America (for a variety of reasons) it still conveys a powerful message and a great, if sad, ending. Nicholson scores with his unforgettable line about 3 things to never do. I enjoyed Sean Hayes' role in this movie - played perfectly.
Rated 30 Apr 2011
mandymandy
Rated 14 Apr 2011
3
2nd
Dull - wasn't sure if it was a comedy or a drama, and it ended up failing miserably at both. How do two such great actors end up with this?
Rated 14 Apr 2011
jeannedumJeanneDum
Rated 31 Mar 2011
50
6th
Cheesy.
Rated 31 Mar 2011
deskyetDeskyet
Rated 14 Mar 2011
75
36th
Vredu film, se nasmeješ, lep konec. Ni pa nič pretirano izstopajočega.
Rated 14 Mar 2011
eevcileevcil
Rated 26 Feb 2011
50
10th
Don't bother.
Rated 26 Feb 2011
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 20 Jan 2011
64
22nd
People really need to lighten up. Schmaltz isn't a bad thing. This was a good movie. Entertaining, and with good performances by the two leads. What's more to want? I think it's because people are afraid to be emotional.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
davisty69davisty69
Rated 17 Jan 2011
78
28th
Funny combo
Rated 17 Jan 2011
inagouveiaInaGouveia
Rated 19 Dec 2010
89
80th
Two great actors
Rated 19 Dec 2010
garfyGarfy
Rated 22 Nov 2010
100
99th
One of the best movies i've ever seen. I can't imagine better casting than Morgan Freeman and Jsck Nicholson.
Rated 22 Nov 2010
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 20 Nov 2010
20
5th
Two guys become terminal and do some touristy shit. Loses charm due to CGI. Boo.
Rated 20 Nov 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
5
2nd
"Rob Reiner's films have always aimed for a heartwarming effect and more frequently resulted in heartworm." - Eric Henderson
Rated 17 Oct 2010
catfacercatfacer
Rated 03 Oct 2010
10
13th
Such idiotic bullshit.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
63
34th
Oh so sweet and sappy. Morgan and Nicolson play their now standard roles, but they do it well.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
ilglynxilglynx
Rated 24 Jul 2010
90
82nd
I really enjoyed this movie. Brilliant scenario.
Rated 24 Jul 2010
ranaldRanald
Rated 06 Apr 2010
50
17th
Sentimental and predictable, but the leads are charismatic.
Rated 06 Apr 2010
darkmandarkman
Rated 11 Feb 2010
82
89th
Great performance from Nicholson and Freeman. This movie makes you think about life. The end is very touching.
Rated 11 Feb 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 05 Feb 2010
34
16th
Good old male bonding in the face of the death. What really rubs me the wrong way in this movie is the 'deep' chats between characters about meaning of life and death. And yet one of them is presented of some kind of intellectual. One of the dullest cancer buddy flicks, filled with sitcom worth cliches and emotions.
Rated 05 Feb 2010
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 05 Jan 2010
30
4th
See the trailer. It's much, much faster.
Rated 05 Jan 2010
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 27 Dec 2009
60
26th
It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it did what it needed to do exceptionally. Of course, Jack and Morgan proabably had something to do with that .
Rated 27 Dec 2009
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 25 Dec 2009
25
9th
The baby boomers are dying soon so I guess we need a bunch of movies about death and how you too can lead a fulfilling life, having watched the 1001 completely unremarkable films with great actors but bad screenwriting you absolutely must see before you die
Rated 25 Dec 2009
ducoDuco
Rated 09 Dec 2009
57
12th
A pleasant life story of two men caught between life and death, but nothing more than that. Acting was okay, but nothing spectacular (although there are some famous names in), and I really didn't buy the story in full.
Rated 09 Dec 2009
jls900Jls900
Rated 07 Nov 2009
100
99th
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson continue to prove that they are the all time masters of comedic genius. This film will make you cry and laugh twice in every scene, and by the end of it you won't even know what hit you. The superb acting and character portrayal work done by Morgan and Jack is oscar-worthy at every second. This movie needs to be made into a book, TV series, and videogame.
Rated 07 Nov 2009
pampaPampa
Rated 01 Nov 2009
70
42nd
Buena
Rated 01 Nov 2009
arien12arien12
Rated 11 Oct 2009
90
41st
Watch it for the actors
Rated 11 Oct 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 07 Sep 2009
72
44th
It is both irritating and pleasurable watching Freeman and Nicholson typecasted again.
Rated 07 Sep 2009
camelmanCamelman
Rated 18 Aug 2009
70
74th
It's like a coming of old-age movie, facing death and embracing life. I love both Freeman and Nicholson and they make this movie.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
gursuGursu
Rated 14 Jul 2009
0
7th
Watchable thanks to Nicholson and Freeman. For passing time.
Rated 14 Jul 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 01 Jul 2009
83
33rd
Nothing earth shattering but still all-in-all pretty entertaining.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 25 May 2009
16
4th
Reiner, a capable, clever director back in the eighties and early nineties, has seemingly given up completely. The film is lazy and flat, a wan, treacly piece of junk.
Rated 25 May 2009
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 17 Apr 2009
75
71st
I was suprised by how much I liked this.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
humanstatuehumanstatue
Rated 07 Apr 2009
95
89th
Really Good movie... Had me crying
Rated 07 Apr 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 03 Mar 2009
69
46th
Not really that well written, but the lead performances and the chemistry between them give the movie a warm feel and save a lot.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
austinmeyaustinmey
Rated 25 Feb 2009
50
22nd
Really a heart warming dramedy...a little too sappy for my tastes though.
Rated 25 Feb 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
25
11th
Good idea, good actors, bad movie.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 25 Jan 2009
75
74th
What I would do when I'm old.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
jswinderjswinder
Rated 25 Jan 2009
75
51st
Surprisingly good comedy. I avoided it for awhile because the Jack is my favorite actor and I was afraid it would be a blemish, but I'm glad I came around. That said, I think Nicholson should retire.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
msindpndntMsIndpndnt
Rated 23 Jan 2009
60
32nd
Good rental, not one I would own, but I enjoyed it.
Rated 23 Jan 2009
rainydaysrainydays
Rated 29 Dec 2008
99
98th
Nicholson and Freeman make a good pair in this movie that induces both laughter and tears.
Rated 29 Dec 2008

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