Bandits (1999): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Bandits is a 1999 music drama directed by Katja von Garnier, starring Katja Riemann, Nicolette Krebitz and Jasmin Tabatabai. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2001. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Katja von Garnier
- Original language
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- Stratosphere Entertainment
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What Is Bandits About?
The premise of Bandits without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two rebellious outcasts resort to crime to survive in this gritty drama. Their path crosses with an injured wild boar, forming an unlikely bond as they navigate a dangerous and unforgiving world. As they struggle to stay one step ahead of the law, the distinction between hunter and hunted becomes increasingly blurred, testing their loyalties and challenging their very survival.
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
Where to Watch Bandits
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bandits Cast
Katja Riemann leads the cast, with Nicolette Krebitz and Jasmin Tabatabai. Directed by Katja von Garnier; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Katja von Garnier
Bandits Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bandits 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
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Bandits Plot Summary
What happens in Bandits from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two friends and fellow convicts, the charismatic Joe (portrayed by Bruce Willis) and the neurotic hypochondriac Terry (played by Billy Bob Thornton), manage an audacious escape from the Oregon State Penitentiary in a concrete mixing truck. Their aim? To embark on a spree of bank robberies that will help fund a shared dream. Joe, ever the resourceful brawn, notices the main gate’s sluggishness and seizes an opportunity that leads them to commandeer the concrete mixer and make a daring exit, with Terry reluctantly joining him out of concern.
Full summary
The whole story of Bandits, scene by scene
Bandits Awards & Nominations
Bandits earned 2 award nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2001.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2001 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Billy Bob Thornton
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Cate Blanchett
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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Bandits FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bandits, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bandits?
Bandits runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Bandits released?
Bandits was released on October 1, 1999.
Who directed Bandits?
Bandits was directed by Katja von Garnier.
More films by Katja von Garnier Who is in the cast of Bandits?
Bandits stars Katja Riemann, Nicolette Krebitz and Jasmin Tabatabai, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Bandits?
In the US, Bandits is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome and fuboTV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Bandits rated?
Bandits has 6.5/10 on IMDb and 53 on Metacritic.
Was Bandits nominated for any awards?
Bandits received 2 nominations 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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