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Bush's Brain (2004): Ratings & Box Office

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Bush's Brain is a 2004 documentary directed by Joseph Mealey and Michael Shoob. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $177,485 worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$177.5K
Metascore
48
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Bush's Brain (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Tartan
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bush's Brain About?

The premise of Bush's Brain without spoilers.

This documentary examines the influence of Karl Rove, a key advisor to George W. Bush, and the controversial strategies he employed during election campaigns. Through interviews with individuals who have encountered Rove, the film explores the ethics of his political tactics and the potential impact on American politics. The film also includes a response from Rove himself, delivered via a cryptic faxed statement, offering his perspective on the allegations made against him.

Bush's Brain Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Bush's Brain

Directed by Joseph Mealey and Michael Shoob.

Ratings

Bush's Brain Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bush's Brain 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

Bush's Brain Box Office

Bush's Brain grossed $177,485 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$177.5K

US & Canada
$177.5K

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FAQ

Bush's Brain FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bush's Brain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bush's Brain?

Bush's Brain runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Bush's Brain released?

Bush's Brain was released on August 27, 2004.

Who directed Bush's Brain?

Bush's Brain was directed by Joseph Mealey and Michael Shoob.

How much did Bush's Brain make at the box office?

Bush's Brain grossed $177,485 worldwide.

How is Bush's Brain rated?

Bush's Brain has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Bush's Brain have a post-credit scene?

No. Bush's Brain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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