The Bottle (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2000, The Bottle is a comedy and drama film directed by Alain Desrochers, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Réal and François are two old buddies in their early 30s who reunite at last to unearth a time capsule bottle which contains their dreams and ambitions from 15 years earlier. The problem is, their little treasure is buried on a plot of land that now belongs to a grumpy old coot, Antoine. Paying big bucks to get at their bottle, they discover that Antoine's daughter, Lea is trying to become pregnant and seeks the help of a gay friend to do it. Back in boyhood mode, Lea becomes the object of their desire.
Who’s in it. The Bottle stars Réal Bossé as Réal, François Papineau as François, Jean Lapointe as Antoine and Hélène Loiselle as Yvonne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Bottle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bottle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bottle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bottle (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bottle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bottle worth watching?
- The Bottle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bottle?
- The Bottle stars Réal Bossé, François Papineau, Jean Lapointe, Hélène Loiselle and Pascale Bussières.
- When was The Bottle released?
- The Bottle was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.