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The Man Who Bought Mustique (2001): Ratings & Box Office

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The Man Who Bought Mustique is a 2001 documentary directed by Joseph Bullman. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
59
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The Man Who Bought Mustique (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Joseph Bullman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Bought Mustique About?

The premise of The Man Who Bought Mustique without spoilers.

This documentary explores the story of entrepreneur Colin Tennant, detailing his acquisition of the Caribbean island of Mustique and his vision for transforming it into a luxurious retreat. Through his recollections, the film reveals how Mustique became a favored destination for rock stars and other celebrities during the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing a period of extravagance and eventual decline.

The Man Who Bought Mustique Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Man Who Bought Mustique

Directed by Joseph Bullman.

From the director

More from Joseph Bullman

More films directed by Joseph Bullman: Life and Death in the Warehouse, The Left Behind and Killed By My Debt.

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Ratings

The Man Who Bought Mustique Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Man Who Bought Mustique 59 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Man Who Bought Mustique Box Office

The Man Who Bought Mustique grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $747,092 came from the US and Canada and $575,671 (44%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

US & Canada
$747.1K
International
$575.7K
US & Canada 56% Rest of the world 44%
Cars

Cars in The Man Who Bought Mustique

15 cars on screen, including the 1935 Citroën Type 23 and the 1934 Renault AG.

All 15 cars
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  • 1934 Renault AG in The Man Who Bought Mustique 1934 Renault AG Minor role
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The Man Who Bought Mustique FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Bought Mustique, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Bought Mustique?

The Man Who Bought Mustique runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Man Who Bought Mustique released?

The Man Who Bought Mustique was released on May 9, 2001.

Who directed The Man Who Bought Mustique?

The Man Who Bought Mustique was directed by Joseph Bullman.

More films by Joseph Bullman

How much did The Man Who Bought Mustique make at the box office?

The Man Who Bought Mustique grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($747,092 domestic, $575,671 international).

How is The Man Who Bought Mustique rated?

The Man Who Bought Mustique has 59 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Man Who Bought Mustique have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Bought Mustique has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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