Bootmen (2000): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bootmen is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Dein Perry. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $31,288 worldwide. Critics gave it 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Dein Perry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bootmen About?
The premise of Bootmen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man named Sean Okden challenges the norms of his small town by dedicating himself to tap dancing. His passion puts him at odds with his disapproving father and creates a rivalry with his brother as they both compete for the affection of a captivating young woman named Linda. The film explores themes of family, ambition, and following one's dreams against societal expectations.
Bootmen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between men
- brother brother relationship
- steel mill
- tap dancing
- dancer
- father son relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- steel worker
- title spoken by character
- australian
- family relationships
- father son reconciliation
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- working class
- pregnancy
- one night stand
- car thief
- male bonding
- dance rehearsal
- beating
- feud
- small town
- fistfight
- love triangle
- dancing
- motorcycle
- fight
- sydney australia
- two brothers in love with the same woman
- death of brother
- violence
- blonde
- chase
- group
- widower
- hairdresser
- car motorcycle chase
- motorcycle falls into water
- beach
- breakup
- heartbreak
- reconciliation
- audition
- fired from a job
- rock band
- premarital sex
- dance
- directorial debut
- dancing in water
- rugby player
- stolen car
The Director of Bootmen
Directed by Dein Perry.
- Director Dein Perry
Bootmen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bootmen 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 39% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Bootmen Plot Summary
What happens in Bootmen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the gritty Australian city of Newcastle, brothers Sean and Mitchell navigate the harsh realities imposed by their coal-mining father’s world, where the definition of masculinity is closely tied to physical labor. Growing up without a mother, these two young men carve out their own identities: Mitchell becomes entangled in a web of small-time criminal activities, while Sean conceals his fervent love for dance from their disapproving father.
Full summary
The whole story of Bootmen, scene by scene
Bootmen Box Office
Bootmen grossed $31,288 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.3K
- US & Canada
- $31.3K
How Well Do You Know Bootmen?
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 is Sean's hidden passion?
Cars in Bootmen
41 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford Falcon and the 1996 Honda XR 250 R.
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1977 Ford Falcon Main role -
1996 Honda XR 250 R Main role -
1987 Ford F-350 Important role -
1988 Holden Commodore VL Important role
Bootmen Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Bootmen: Nós Passos da Fama” and “Bakancstánc”.
- Also known as
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- Bootmen: Nós Passos da Fama
- Bakancstánc
- Огнени стъпки
- Dança
- Paixão e Fama
- 脚斗士
- รักร้อน แท็ปแรง
- Hayatın Temposu
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Movies Like Bootmen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Boots Malone, Boots and Footloose.
Bootmen FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bootmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bootmen?
Bootmen runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Bootmen released?
Bootmen was released on October 6, 2000.
Who directed Bootmen?
Bootmen was directed by Dein Perry.
How much did Bootmen make at the box office?
Bootmen grossed $31,288 worldwide.
How is Bootmen rated?
Bootmen has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Bootmen have a post-credit scene?
No. Bootmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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