Chuck & Buck
“When does a close friend become too close?”
Synopsis
Chuck and Buck are childhood best friends whose lives have taken very different paths. While Chuck moved away and now has a real life, Buck stayed behind and developed a dangerous fixation—on Chuck's life.
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Chuck & Buck (2000) VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-14
Top Cast
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Mike White
Buck
Chris Weitz
Chuck
Lupe Ontiveros
Beverly
Beth Colt
Carlyn
Paul Weitz
Sam
Maya Rudolph
Jamila
Mary Wigmore
Diane
Paul Sand
Barry
Gino Buccola
Tommy
Annette Murphy
Tommy's Mom
Glory Simon
Witch
Douglas Kieffer
Mark
Jonathan Brown
Jake
Ruthie Bram
Dorothy
Giovanni Gieco
Scarecrow
T.J. Wilkins
Theater Kid
Ezra Pugh
Theater Kid
Erin Espinoza
Theater Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.73x
+$932K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike White
- Original Score
- Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, Smokey Hormel
- Original Title
- Chuck & Buck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Blow Up Pictures, Flan de Coco Films, Artisan Entertainment, Toga Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Arteta
Mike White
Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, Smokey Hormel
Chuy Chávez
Jeff Betancourt
Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, Matthew Greenfield
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Arteta
Director
Mike White
Writer
Tony Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Joey Waronker
Original Music Composer
Elaine Montalvo
Costume Design
Chuy Chávez
Director of Photography
Smokey Hormel
Original Music Composer
Matthew Greenfield
Producer
Jeff Betancourt
Editor
Renee Davenport
Production 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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chuck & Buck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chuck & Buck about?
Chuck and Buck are childhood best friends whose lives have taken very different paths. While Chuck moved away and now has a real life, Buck stayed behind and developed a dangerous fixation—on Chuck's life.
Who directed Chuck & Buck?
Chuck & Buck was directed by Miguel Arteta.
Who stars in Chuck & Buck?
The principal cast of Chuck & Buck includes Mike White, Chris Weitz, Lupe Ontiveros, Beth Colt, Paul Weitz.
When was Chuck & Buck released and how long is it?
Chuck & Buck was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chuck & Buck?
Chuck & Buck had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (4.73 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Chuck & Buck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chuck & Buck was composed by Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, Smokey Hormel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chuck & Buck?
Chuck & Buck holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).