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Echo Boomers (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Echo Boomers is a 2020 action drama directed by Seth Savoy, starring Patrick Schwarzenegger as Lance Zutterland, Alex Pettyfer and Oliver Cooper. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide on a $2.5 million budget. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
worldwide gross
$2.9M
Echo Score
51
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Echo Boomers (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Seth Savoy
Genres
Action , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$2.5M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Echo Boomers About?

The premise of Echo Boomers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Lance Zutterland, a college graduate struggling with debt, is drawn into a rebellious group seeking to redistribute wealth by stealing from the wealthy. Joining forces with other disillusioned young people, he participates in their escalating actions. However, as the group's methods become more extreme, Lance must face the repercussions of his choices and find a way to escape the pursuing authorities and the consequences of their lawless actions.

Echo Boomers Themes & Keywords

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  • college
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Cast & crew

Echo Boomers Cast & Characters

Patrick Schwarzenegger leads the cast as Lance Zutterland, with Alex Pettyfer as Ellis Beck and Oliver Cooper as Stewart. Directed by Seth Savoy; 19 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Echo Boomers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Echo Boomers 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in sensory experience (65) and weakest in character & emotion (45).

51 /100

Echo Boomers Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Echo Boomers struggles to fully realize its social critique, combining moments of intrigue and polished style with uneven narrative focus. Critics and users highlight the film's energetic pacing and occasional insights into class dynamics, yet find the thematic ambitions underdeveloped. Acting performances, especially Michael Shannon's cameo, add sparks of interest amid a script that leans on gimmicks. While the heist elements maintain occasional engagement, the film's lack of depth ultimately limits its impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of Art & Craft, Echo Boomers delivers a visually stylized presentation marked by sleek montages and polished framing. The direction favors dynamic camera moves and tight editing to heighten energy, yet it seldom deepens thematic resonance. Production design effectively conveys the contrast between affluent settings and rebellious protagonists, though the visual flair often overshadows substantive craft. Overall, the film's art direction provides striking images but stops short of lasting artistic depth.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, the ensemble yields mixed results. Michael Shannon's brief performance stands out with controlled intensity, yet the primary characters remain underdeveloped and difficult to empathize with. Dialogue offers moments of tension, but lacks sustained emotional depth. Ultimately, the film's character work struggles to forge meaningful connections, limiting audience investment.

  • Story & Flow 50

    In terms of Story & Flow, Echo Boomers follows a conventional heist structure with intermittent originality. The plot advances through tension-filled set pieces and a closing twist, but thematic exploration of class issues feels superficial. Pacing varies between brisk montages and slower expository scenes, which disrupts narrative coherence at times. Despite occasional intrigue, the story's uneven focus hampers sustained engagement and limits its overall narrative impact.

  • Sensory Experience 65

    Regarding Sensory Experience, the film offers a high-energy soundtrack and crisp sound design that amplify its heist sequences. The score supports the fast-paced editing, creating a sense of momentum, while the slick visual style reinforces the youthful rebellion theme. However, sensory elements sometimes feel overused, contributing to style over substance. In balance, the audiovisual presentation is engaging but occasionally distracts from the film’s core narrative.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    For Rewatch Factor, Echo Boomers delivers occasional thrills through its twist and stylized action, which may retain some curiosity on subsequent viewings. Yet the lack of deeper character motivations and thematic depth reduces its long-term appeal. Once the novelty of its visuals and narrative hook fades, the incentive to revisit diminishes significantly.

Plot

Echo Boomers Plot Summary

What happens in Echo Boomers 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

In the midst of a financial crisis, recent college graduate Lance Zutterland finds himself burdened with debt. In a desperate bid to secure their future, he teams up with fellow graduates, including Ellis Beck, Jack, Stewart, Chandler Gaines, and Allie Tucker to steal valuable paintings from some of Chicago’s wealthiest individuals, guided by the shady Mel Donnelly. As they carry out their audacious heists, the group channels their frustrations into destruction, despite Mel’s insistence that they must deliver the stolen items unharmed if they hope to get paid.

Full summary

The whole story of Echo Boomers, scene by scene

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Box office

Echo Boomers Box Office & Budget

Echo Boomers grossed $2.9 million worldwide on a $2.5 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $931,000 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (68%) from the rest of the world.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.9M

1.2× its budget

US & Canada
$931K
International
$2M
Budget
$2.5M
US & Canada 32% Rest of the world 68%
Videos

Echo Boomers Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Echo Boomers.

Echo Boomers | Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Echo Boomers?

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 drives Lance Zutterland to join Mel Donnelly's group?

Cars

Cars in Echo Boomers

24 cars on screen, including the 2010 Chevrolet Express and the 2009 Ford E-Series.

All 24 cars
  • 2010 Chevrolet Express in Echo Boomers 2010 Chevrolet Express Important role
  • 2009 Ford E-Series in Echo Boomers 2009 Ford E-Series Important role
  • 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali in Echo Boomers 2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali Important role
  • 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in Echo Boomers 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Important role
Details

Echo Boomers Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “回声潮世代” and “Банда Чикаго”.

Also known as
  • 回声潮世代
  • Банда Чикаго
  • Echo Boomers: A Geração Esquecida
  • 에코 부머스
  • Generación Y
  • La banda di Chicago
  • La Generación Eco
  • 回聲潮世代
  • כסף צעיר
  • Гневът на бумърите

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FAQ

Echo Boomers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Echo Boomers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Echo Boomers?

Echo Boomers runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Echo Boomers released?

Echo Boomers was released on November 13, 2020.

Who directed Echo Boomers?

Echo Boomers was directed by Seth Savoy.

Who is in the cast of Echo Boomers?

Echo Boomers stars Patrick Schwarzenegger as Lance Zutterland, Alex Pettyfer as Ellis Beck and Oliver Cooper as Stewart, among 19 credited actors.

How much did Echo Boomers make at the box office?

Echo Boomers grossed $2.9 million worldwide ($931,000 domestic, $2 million international) on a budget of $2.5 million.

How is Echo Boomers rated?

Echo Boomers has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Echo Boomers have a post-credit scene?

No. Echo Boomers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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