Pusher (1999): Ratings & Plot
Pusher is a 1999 crime thriller. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pusher About?
The premise of Pusher without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Small-time drug dealer Frank finds himself spiraling into debt after a deal goes wrong. As the pressure mounts, he struggles to repay what he owes to ruthless collector Milo, facing increasingly dangerous consequences. Frank's desperate attempts to square accounts lead him down a perilous path, risking everything in a final, frantic effort to survive the week.
Pusher Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- stripper
- bathtub
- drug deal
- desperation
- debt
- drugs
- techno music
- rave party
- cocaine
- copenhagen denmark
- female frontal nudity
- drug lord
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- ex convict
- prostitute
- robbery
- police station
- baseball bat
- first of series
- beating
- anti hero
- police
- low budget film
- nightclub
- blood
- one word title
- gun
- cult film
- directorial debut
- first part
- shotgun
- pharmacy
- drug snorting
- drug dealer
- drug addict
- torture
- suicide
- shot in the head
- sex club
- night
- marijuana
- dog
- disco
- violence
- denmark
- heroin
- surprise ending
Pusher Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pusher 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.4
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Pusher Plot Summary
What happens in Pusher 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
Milo, a seasoned Serbian drug lord, finds himself grappling with the challenges of sobriety as he attends a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. This five-days-clean Milo openly expresses his concerns about the pressure of preparing for his daughter Milena’s 25th birthday party, fearing it may push him back to his old habits. After the meeting, he meets up with his henchman, Branko, to pick up a drug shipment. However, instead of the expected heroin, they receive a staggering 10,000 ecstasy pills. In search of clarity, Milo confronts his Albanian supplier, Luan, who informs him that a new heroin shipment will be sent, while also allowing him to attempt selling the ecstasy.
Full summary
The whole story of Pusher, scene by scene
Pusher Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pusher.
How Well Do You Know Pusher?
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 is Milo's primary concern as he attends the Narcotics Anonymous meeting?
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Movies Like Pusher
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pusher (2012), Pusher III and Pusher II: With Blood On My Hands.
Pusher FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene
Runtime, release date, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Pusher, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pusher?
Pusher runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Pusher released?
Pusher was released on May 7, 1999.
How is Pusher rated?
Pusher has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Does Pusher have a post-credit scene?
No. Pusher has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pusher in?
The original language of Pusher is Danish.
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