# Bottle Rocket (1996)

> A directionless ex-patient, his wildly overconfident friend, and their hapless accomplice stumble through a West Texas crime spree that tests friendship, romance, and their fantasies of becoming outlaws.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7965

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director: Wes Anderson
- Cast: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos, James Caan, Andrew Wilson, Teddy Wilson, Donny Caicedo
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115734/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, deadpan, whimsical, lazy sunday, indie film night

## Synopsis

A quirky crime spree unfolds as two friends embark on a misadventure filled with unexpected twists and romance.

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