Bandits
“Two's company, three's a crime.”
Synopsis
After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
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Top Cast
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Bruce Willis
Joseph Blake
Billy Bob Thornton
Terry Lee Collins
Cate Blanchett
Kate Wheeler
Troy Garity
Harvey Pollard
William Converse-Roberts
Charles Wheeler
Brían F. O'Byrne
Darill Miller
Stacey Travis
Cloe Miller
Azura Skye
Cheri
Peggy Miley
Mildred Kronenberg
January Jones
Claire/Pink Boots
Sam Levinson
Billy Saunders
Scout LaRue Willis
Monica Miller
Tallulah Willis
Erika Miller
John Evans
Ralph
Bobby Slayton
Darren Head
Richard Riehle
Lawrence Fife
Micole Mercurio
Sarah Fife
Scott Burkholder
Wildwood Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 2, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$7.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Harley Peyton
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Bandits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67.6M
- Production Studios
- Epsilon Motion Pictures, Lotus Pictures, Cheyenne Enterprises, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hyde Park Entertainment, Empire Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Harley Peyton
Christopher Young
Dante Spinotti, Kurt E. Soderling
Stu Linder
Ashok Amritraj, Michael Birnbaum, Michele Berk, David Hoberman, Barry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Levinson
Director
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Michael Birnbaum
Producer
Michele Berk
Producer
David Hoberman
Producer
Barry Levinson
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Stu Linder
Editor
Victor Kempster
Production Design
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Arnold Rifkin
Producer
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Harley Peyton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bandits about?
After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
Who directed Bandits?
Bandits was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Bandits?
The principal cast of Bandits includes Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, William Converse-Roberts.
When was Bandits released and how long is it?
Bandits was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bandits?
Bandits had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $67.6M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bandits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bandits was composed by Christopher Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bandits?
Bandits holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).