Meet Bill (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Meet Bill is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack, starring Aaron Eckhart, Jessica Alba and Logan Lerman. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $346,592 worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Look International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Meet Bill About?
The premise of Meet Bill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Feeling trapped in a monotonous existence, Bill finds himself in a loveless marriage and a soul-crushing job. His life takes an unexpected turn when he forms a friendship with a spirited young boy. With the help of Lucy, a confident lingerie salesgirl, Bill begins to confront his insecurities and search for a more fulfilling path, ultimately seeking to unlock his hidden potential and find a sense of purpose.
Meet Bill Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- sexual desire
- sexual attraction
- extramarital affair
- undressing
- underwear
- sex tape
- adultery
- affair
- man boy relationship
- shower
- swimming
- swimming pool
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- locker
- father in law
- f word
- brother brother relationship
- f rated
- bare chested male
- penis joke
- locker room
- homosexuality
- gay
- gay brother
- chest hair
- brother in law
Meet Bill Cast
Aaron Eckhart leads the cast, with Jessica Alba and Logan Lerman. Directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack.
- Co-director Bernie Goldmann
- Co-director Melisa Wallack
Meet Bill Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Meet Bill 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 44%
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Meet Bill Plot Summary
What happens in Meet Bill 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
Bill Anderson, portrayed by Aaron Eckhart, is a middle-aged man languishing in a state of quiet desperation. Each day at his father-in-law’s bank, he feels the weight of his lack of authority bearing down on him. His struggles with self-esteem manifest through a secret obsession with candy, which he consumes in solitude at home and in the office. Meanwhile, the esteemed Mr. Jacoby, a prominent figure in the community, contemplates a run for mayor. Bill and his wife, Jess, who is Jacoby’s daughter, live comfortably in a house provided by her father, thus ensuring their financial security thanks to Jacoby’s influence.
Full summary
The whole story of Meet Bill, scene by scene
Meet Bill Box Office
Meet Bill grossed $346,592 worldwide. $62,597 came from the US and Canada and $283,995 (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$346.6K
- US & Canada
- $62.6K
- International
- $284K
Meet Bill Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Meet Bill.
How Well Do You Know Meet Bill?
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
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What job does Bill Anderson have?
Cars in Meet Bill
15 cars on screen, including the 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the 2001 Chevrolet Impala.
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1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Important role -
2001 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
2006 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Meet Bill Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Привет” and “Билл!”.
- Also known as
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- Привет
- Билл!
- O Meu Nome é Bill
- Mi vida es una ruina
- Bill - Dein Lover, mein Alptraum
- Aprendiendo de Mi
- Starting Over
- Ti Presento Bill
- Ne hagyd magad
- Bill!
- Οταν Συνάντησε τον Μπιλ
- ביל
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- İçgüveysi Bill
- 遇见比尔
- Запознайте се с Бил
- Aprendiendo de mí
- Знайомтесь
- Білл
- 幸せのセラピー
- Upoznajte Billa
- 굿바이 초콜릿
- Con rể chủ nhà băng
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Meet Bill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Meet Bill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Meet Bill?
Meet Bill runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Meet Bill released?
Meet Bill was released on April 4, 2008.
Who directed Meet Bill?
Meet Bill was directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack.
Who is in the cast of Meet Bill?
Meet Bill stars Aaron Eckhart, Jessica Alba and Logan Lerman.
How much did Meet Bill make at the box office?
Meet Bill grossed $346,592 worldwide ($62,597 domestic, $283,995 international).
How is Meet Bill rated?
Meet Bill has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Meet Bill have a post-credit scene?
No. Meet Bill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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