Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- sincere
- wistful
- quiet evening
- romantic drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the grief-centered romance cliched and contrived, though some appreciated the honest, endearing performances and supporting characters.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Buddy hides his role in placing Greg's name on the passenger list before approaching Greg's widow Abby.
Buddy is tormented by the airline crash, his ticket swap, and the success of feel-good advertising exploiting the tragedy.
Abby's widowhood and Buddy's attempt to check on her become the foundation of their unexpected relationship.
Buddy's client orders feel-good advertisements about the crash, and Buddy feels hypocritical when the campaign wins a Clio.
Films like Bounce, and why
The Sweet Hereafter
romantic drama centered on grief, guilt, and an emotionally complicated relationship after a death
The Lake House
character-driven romance involving bereavement, secrecy, and the possibility of emotional renewal
One Fine Day
mainstream romantic drama balancing loss, personal remorse, and tentative second chances
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Roos
- Release Date
- 2000-11-15
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (427)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Natasha Henstridge
- Tony Goldwyn
- Johnny Galecki
- Joe Morton
- Alex D. Linz
- David Dorfman
- Jennifer Grey
- Caroline Aaron
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Bounce about?
- After a fatal airline ticket swap exposes his guilt, a recovering alcoholic risks love with the widow whose loss he helped cause.
- What is Bounce like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bounce as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bounce violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bounce as mild.
- What did critics think of Bounce?
- Critics broadly found the grief-centered romance cliched and contrived, though some appreciated the honest, endearing performances and supporting characters.
- Which films are like Bounce?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sweet Hereafter, The Lake House, and One Fine Day.
- How long is Bounce?
- Bounce runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bounce?
- In United States, Bounce is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
