The Bachelor (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Bachelor is a 1999 romantic comedy directed by Gary Sinyor, starring Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $36.9 million worldwide on a $51 million budget. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Gary Sinyor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $51M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bachelor About?
The premise of The Bachelor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic secret agent's adventurous life is upended when a mysterious villain puts a dangerous plan into motion, threatening worldwide chaos. Recruited back into action, he must utilize his skills and embrace the complexities of time travel to recover a powerful artifact and prevent disaster. The fate of the planet rests on his shoulders in this action-packed comedy.
The Bachelor Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- inheritance challenge
- race against time
- death of grandfather
- greed
- bachelor
- marriage proposal
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- heir
- will
- priest
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- sister sister relationship
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- chase
- photograph
- train
- singer
- newspaper
- mannequin
- female police officer
- car
- u.s. car
- stretch limousine
- lincoln the car
- lincoln town car stretched limousine
- bus
- singing
- singing girl
- curse
- orphan
- wicked
- princess
- prince
- wreck
- evil
- applause
- happy ending
- cheering
- romantic comedy
- inheritance
- love
- male female relationship
- remake
- roller coaster
- helicopter
- san francisco california
- based on play
- independent film
The Bachelor Cast
Chris O'Donnell leads the cast, with Renée Zellweger. Directed by Gary Sinyor.
- Director Gary Sinyor
More from Gary Sinyor
More films directed by Gary Sinyor: Amaurosis, The Unseen, United We Fall and Bob the Butler.
The Bachelor Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Bachelor 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 31 Metascore
User score 2.0
See on Metacritic
The Bachelor Plot Summary
What happens in The Bachelor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Charlie Samson (played by Chris O’Donnell) navigates the intricate landscape of being a dedicated husband and an aspiring accountant in the heart of Manhattan, he receives life-changing news—his wife is expecting their first child. This unexpected development forces him to confront the monumental responsibilities of fatherhood just as he is set to assume the role of best man for his colleague Arnold Craig (also played by Chris O’Donnell) at his upcoming wedding.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bachelor, scene by scene
The Bachelor Box Office & Budget
The Bachelor grossed $36.9 million worldwide on a $51 million budget, 72% of what it cost. $21.8 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$36.9M
72% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $21.8M
- International
- $15.2M
- Budget
- $51M
The Bachelor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Bachelor.
How Well Do You Know The Bachelor?
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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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Charlie Samson in the movie?
Cars in The Bachelor
31 cars on screen, including the 1986 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1984 Chevrolet Impala.
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1986 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
1984 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
The Bachelor Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Holostiak” and “Oltari volegeny”.
- Also known as
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- Holostiak
- Oltari volegeny
- Ametanoitos ergenis
- El soltero
- 单身汉
- 单身贵族
- Der Junggeselle
- Холостяк
- Lo scapolo d'oro
- Le Célibataire
- Kawaler
- Oltári vőlegény
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- Noiva Procura-se
- Ženich na útěku
- רווק על תנאי
- Şahane Bekar
- Мъж за милиони
- Procura-se uma Noiva
- 청혼, უცოლო
- Αμετανόητος εργένης
- Ženích na úteku
- ผู้ชายหัวใจเวอร์จิ้น
- Se busca novia
- El solter
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Movies Like The Bachelor
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Bachelor Father, The Bachelor’s Daughters and Bachelor’s Affairs.
The Bachelor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Bachelor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bachelor?
The Bachelor runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Bachelor released?
The Bachelor was released on November 5, 1999.
Who directed The Bachelor?
The Bachelor was directed by Gary Sinyor.
More films by Gary Sinyor Who is in the cast of The Bachelor?
The Bachelor stars Chris O'Donnell and Renée Zellweger.
How much did The Bachelor make at the box office?
The Bachelor grossed $36.9 million worldwide ($21.8 million domestic, $15.2 million international) on a budget of $51 million.
How is The Bachelor rated?
The Bachelor has 5.1/10 on IMDb and 31 on Metacritic.
Does The Bachelor have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bachelor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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