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1996 · 91 min · R

Bottle Rocket

Directed by Wes Anderson · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Bottle Rocket (1996) is a Comedy film, directed by Wes Anderson set in Arizona during the 1990s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated R.

A heist, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Cast
Luke WilsonOwen WilsonRobert MusgraveLumi CavazosJames CaanAndrew WilsonTeddy WilsonDonny Caicedo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Arizona
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Heist
Themes
Friendship
Tone
ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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