Bottle Rocket
“They're not really criminals, but everyone's got to have a dream.”
Synopsis
Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-20
Top Cast
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Luke Wilson
Anthony Adams
Owen Wilson
Dignan
Robert Musgrave
Bob Mapplethorpe
Lumi Cavazos
Inez
James Caan
Mr. Abe Henry
Andrew Wilson
John "Future Man" Mapplethorpe
Teddy Wilson
Hector Mapplethorpe
Donny Caicedo
Rocky
Ned Dowd
Dr. Nichols
Jenni Tooley
Stacy Sinclair
Shea Fowler
Grace
Kumar Pallana
Kumar
Jim Ponds
Applejack
Haskel Craver
Jackson
Haley Miller
Bernice
Brian Tenenbaum
H. Clay Murchison
Temple Nash
Temple
Darryl Cox
Bookstore Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Bottle Rocket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures, Boyle-Taylor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Anderson
Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Mark Mothersbaugh
Robert D. Yeoman
David Moritz
Cynthia Hargrave, Barbara Boyle, James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Michael Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Anderson
Director
Cynthia Hargrave
Producer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
David Moritz
Editor
Polly Platt
Producer
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
Owen Wilson
Writer
Wes Anderson
Writer
David Wasco
Production Design
Karen Patch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottle Rocket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bottle Rocket about?
Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.
Who directed Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket was directed by Wes Anderson.
Who stars in Bottle Rocket?
The principal cast of Bottle Rocket includes Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos, James Caan.
When was Bottle Rocket released and how long is it?
Bottle Rocket was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bottle Rocket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bottle Rocket was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).