BookWars (2000): Ratings & Plot
BookWars is a 2000 comedy documentary directed by Jason Rosette. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Jason Rosette
- Genres
- Comedy , Crime , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Camerado
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is BookWars About?
The premise of BookWars without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Filmmaker Jason Rosette guides viewers through the unusual world of New York City's underground book trade in this comedic crime caper. The film introduces a cast of eccentric characters involved in the black market for used books, where profits are sought and the risks are substantial. Expect a wild and humorous journey through this unique corner of the city.
BookWars Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- bookseller
- street
- new york city
- new york
- urban setting
- sidewalk
- reality
- literature
- homelessness
The Director of BookWars
Directed by Jason Rosette.
- Director Jason Rosette
BookWars Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave BookWars 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 45% User score
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BookWars Plot Summary
What happens in BookWars from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the desert highway sprawls ahead, the narrator—who is also the director—sets the stage for BookWars, a creative documentary that opts for an intimate and conversational style instead of conventional storytelling. With the camera trained on his face, he shares vivid anecdotes from his post-graduation escapades in New York City, driven by the urgent need to make rent. This determination leads him to sell his own books on the city streets.
Full summary
The whole story of BookWars, scene by scene
BookWars Trailers & Videos
The trailer of BookWars.
How Well Do You Know BookWars?
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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What motivates the narrator to sell books on the streets?
Seen BookWars?
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BookWars FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of BookWars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is BookWars?
BookWars runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was BookWars released?
BookWars was released on June 9, 2000.
Who directed BookWars?
BookWars was directed by Jason Rosette.
How is BookWars rated?
BookWars has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.
Does BookWars have a post-credit scene?
No. BookWars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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