Bandits (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bandits is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Barry Levinson, starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $67.6 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2002. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bandits About?
The premise of Bandits without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two charismatic bandits kidnap a spirited woman during a daring heist, but their carefully laid plans take an unexpected turn when they find themselves falling for their captive. What begins as a calculated scheme evolves into a complicated love triangle, filled with stolen affections and unforeseen consequences as they navigate their changing feelings and the repercussions of their actions.
Bandits Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- escape from prison
- home invasion
- hypochondriac
- reference to bonnie tyler
- television star
- hitchhiker
- anger management
- cement truck
- reference to patty hearst
- faked death
- reckless driving
- mexico
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- mexican standoff
- on the run
- prisoner
- person on fire
- bank manager
- television
- prison
- love triangle
- lima syndrome
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- nervousness
- stolen car
- stockholm syndrome
- on the road
- politeness
- one last job
- manic depression
- impulsiveness
- heist
- heist gone wrong
- gentleman thief
- framing story
- food allergy
- celebrity criminal
- career criminal
- bank heist
- armed robbery
- unhappy marriage
- romantic rivalry
- oregon
- motel
- missing person
- hostage
- friendship
- california
- cabin
- bored housewife
- bank robbery
Bandits Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett. Directed by Barry Levinson.
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Director Barry Levinson
More from Barry Levinson
More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Bugsy and Tin Men.
Bandits Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bandits 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bandits Plot Summary
What happens in Bandits from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two convicts, the clever yet charismatic Joe (played by Bruce Willis) and the neurotic hypochondriac Terry (portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton), pull off a daring escape from Oregon State Penitentiary using a concrete mixer. With big dreams of funding their fantasy life, they embark on a spree of bank robberies. Their adventure begins when Joe cleverly realizes the prison’s main gate takes a while to operate, allowing their escape in a commandeered concrete truck. Although Terry, concerned for Joe’s safety, jumps on board, Joe takes the lead with his raw strength while Terry provides the brains behind their daring heists.
Full summary
The whole story of Bandits, scene by scene
Bandits Box Office & Budget
Bandits grossed $67.6 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 90% of what it cost. $41.6 million came from the US and Canada and $26.1 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$67.6M
90% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $41.6M
- International
- $26.1M
- Budget
- $75M
Bandits Awards & Nominations
Bandits earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2002.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Cate Blanchett
Bandits Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bandits.
How Well Do You Know Bandits?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main characters in 'Bandits'?
Cars in Bandits
70 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1967 Pontiac GTO.
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1967 Pontiac GTO Main role -
1992 Buick LeSabre Important role -
1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
Bandits Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Bandits Gentlemen Braqueurs” and “Vida bandida”.
- Also known as
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- Bandits Gentlemen Braqueurs
- Vida bandida
- Outlaws
- Banditi
- Bandittsu
- Bandity
- Bandyty
- Bandits (Bandidos)
- Banditen!
- Haydut
- Бандиты
- 完美盗贼
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- Banditák
- Бандити
- Bandidos
- Włamanie na śniadanie
- Bandiți
- Οι Λωποδύτες
- בנדיטס
- Bandits - Pankkirosvot
- Banditai
- 밴디츠
- Bandiidid
- 終極土匪
- バンディッツ
- راهزنان
- จอมโจรปล้นค้างคืน
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Bandits FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bandits, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bandits?
Bandits runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Bandits released?
Bandits was released on October 12, 2001.
Who directed Bandits?
Bandits was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Bandits?
Bandits stars Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett.
How much did Bandits make at the box office?
Bandits grossed $67.6 million worldwide ($41.6 million domestic, $26.1 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Bandits rated?
Bandits has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Bandits nominated for any awards?
Bandits received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Bandits have a post-credit scene?
No. Bandits has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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