Bounce (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bounce is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Don Roos, starring Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $53.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Don Roos
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bounce About?
The premise of Bounce without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charismatic lawyer Buddy's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Abby, a wholesome and devoted housewife. Their vastly different worlds collide, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with challenges. As they grow closer, they must confront their contrasting values and examine the true nature of their connection, which seems to defy chance and promises a profound impact on both their lives.
Bounce Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love
- widow
- airport
- pantyhose
- black pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
- mourning
- diner
- baseball
- drunkenness
- kiss
- homosexual
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- snow
- guilt
- lawyer
- cell phone
- scene during opening credits
- man
- tragic romance
- airplane ticket
- organ transplant
- reference to david crosby
- tmj syndrome
- stock broker
- real estate agent
- dog attack
- nervous breakdown
- welcome home party
- steam room
- o'hare airport chicago
- palm springs california
- chatsworth california
- deception
- death of husband
- reference to walt whitman
- new york city
- male female relationship
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- family relationships
- fear of flying
- switched plane ticket
- airplane crash
- alcoholics anonymous
- los angeles california
- chicago illinois
- beach house
- award ceremony
- advertising executive
Where to Watch Bounce
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bounce Cast
Ben Affleck leads the cast, with Gwyneth Paltrow. Directed by Don Roos.
- Director Don Roos
Bounce Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bounce 53% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 53% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 32%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 58% User score
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Bounce Plot Summary
What happens in Bounce from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Buddy Amaral, portrayed by Ben Affleck, is a high-flying advertising executive whose life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a charming family man named Greg, played by Goldwyn, while waiting for his flight. Initially, a light-hearted conversation leads Buddy to become captivated by the beautiful Mimi Pager, played by Henstridge. In an impulsive moment driven by infatuation, Buddy concocts a plan to swap his ticket with Greg, granting Greg an early return to his family while Buddy indulges in his newfound affection.
Full summary
The whole story of Bounce, scene by scene
Bounce Box Office & Budget
Bounce grossed $53.4 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $36.8 million came from the US and Canada and $16.6 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$53.4M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $36.8M
- International
- $16.6M
- Budget
- $35M
Bounce Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 1 trailer and 10 clips.
- Clip ‘Wrong Drink’
- Clip ‘We Remember’
- Clip ‘You Gotta Bounce’
- Clip ‘You Lied’
How Well Do You Know Bounce?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character Buddy Amaral?
Cars in Bounce
9 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 A208 and the 1986 Volvo 740 Turbo.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 A208 Important role -
1986 Volvo 740 Turbo Important role -
1998 Cadillac Seville SLS Minor role -
1968 Chrysler 300 Minor role
Bounce Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Szívörvény” and “Un amour infini”.
- Also known as
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- Szívörvény
- Un amour infini
- Algo que contar
- Mais que o Acaso
- 缘来是你
- À tout hasard
- Bir Şans Daha
- Чужой билет
- Bounce - Eine Chance für die Liebe
- 机票情缘
- Τυχαία Συνάντηση
- 바운스
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- Gra o miłość
- Неочакван обрат
- Nahoru, dolů
- 偶然の恋人
- 當真愛來敲門
- Un vuelco del corazón (Bounce)
- Schimb de vieți
- Чужий квиток
- Una cosa per explicar
- ลิขิตรัก จากฟากฟ้า
- סוד של אהבה
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Bounce FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bounce, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bounce?
Bounce runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Bounce released?
Bounce was released on November 17, 2000.
Who directed Bounce?
Bounce was directed by Don Roos.
More films by Don Roos Who is in the cast of Bounce?
Bounce stars Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Where can I watch Bounce?
In the US, Bounce is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bounce make at the box office?
Bounce grossed $53.4 million worldwide ($36.8 million domestic, $16.6 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Bounce rated?
Bounce has 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Bounce have a post-credit scene?
No. Bounce has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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