Bulworth (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bulworth is a 1998 comedy drama starring Warren Beatty and Halle Berry. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $29.2 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bulworth About?
The premise of Bulworth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cynical and financially ruined politician, Senator Jay Bulworth, contemplates ending his life and leaving his assets to his family. However, as he prepares for this drastic measure, he unexpectedly embraces a newfound freedom, abandoning his carefully constructed image and speaking openly about his true beliefs. This journey of liberation is further complicated by an unexpected romance that challenges his plans and offers a chance at redemption.
Bulworth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hitwoman
- hip hop
- senator
- truth
- politics
- politician
- liberal
- rap music
- political comedy
- corruption
- political candidate
- surname as title
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- tv interview
- media frenzy
- stereotype
- tragic ending
- death of title character
- main character shot
- political consultant
- senate election
- scandal
- campaign finance
- campaigning
- u.s. senator
- african american stereotype
- election campaign
- political power
- senate
- interracial romance
- suicide by hitman
- directed by star
- senatorial candidate
- satire
- rap
- racial slur
- political satire
- gang
- ghetto
- assassination
- political campaign
- suicide
- hitman
- interracial relationship
- los angeles california
- may december romance
- political corruption
- title spoken by character
- larry king character
- socialism
- anti corporate
Bulworth Cast
Warren Beatty leads the cast, with Halle Berry.
Bulworth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bulworth 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bulworth Plot Summary
What happens in Bulworth 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
Set in March 1996, we meet Jay B. Bulworth, a 60-year-old Democratic U.S. Senator portrayed by Warren Beatty, who finds himself grappling with the potential end of his political career against a vibrant young contender. Once a staunch socialist, Bulworth’s political ideals have faded, compromising his values for donations from wealthy corporations as he seeks re-election. Meanwhile, he and his wife, Constance (played by Christine Baranski), maintain the illusion of a happy marriage, despite both engaging in extramarital affairs with full awareness of one another.
Full summary
The whole story of Bulworth, scene by scene
Bulworth Box Office
Bulworth grossed $29.2 million worldwide. $26.5 million came from the US and Canada and $2.7 million (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.2M
- US & Canada
- $26.5M
- International
- $2.7M
Bulworth Awards & Nominations
Bulworth was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1999.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1999 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Oscars 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Warren Beatty
Bulworth Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Bulworth (1988) Theatrical Trailer [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1285]
How Well Do You Know Bulworth?
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
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What is Jay B. Bulworth's profession?
Cars in Bulworth
49 cars on screen, including the 1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1963 Chevrolet Impala.
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1991 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Main role -
1963 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Important role
Bulworth Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Tribulations” and “Bulworth - Il senatore”.
- Also known as
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- Tribulations
- Bulworth - Il senatore
- 吹牛顾客
- בולוורת'
- Bulworth - Nyomd a sódert!
- Сенаторът
- Politicamente Incorreto
- Koko kansan Bulworth
- Senator Bulworth
- Bulvort
- Булворт
- 불워스
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- ブルワース
- Skandál!
- Μπούλγουορθ
- บุลเวิร์ธ
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Bulworth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bulworth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bulworth?
Bulworth runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Bulworth released?
Bulworth was released on May 19, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Bulworth?
Bulworth stars Warren Beatty and Halle Berry.
How much did Bulworth make at the box office?
Bulworth grossed $29.2 million worldwide ($26.5 million domestic, $2.7 million international).
How is Bulworth rated?
Bulworth has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Bulworth nominated for any awards?
Bulworth received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Bulworth have a post-credit scene?
No. Bulworth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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