The Bucket List (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2007, The Bucket List is a comedy and drama film directed by Rob Reiner, running about 97 minutes. “Find the joy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers are worlds apart. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover they have two things in common: a desire to spend the time they have left doing everything they ever wanted to do and an unrealized need to come to terms with who they are. Together they embark on the road trip of a lifetime, becoming friends along the way and learning to live life to the fullest, with insight and humor.
Who’s in it. The Bucket List stars Jack Nicholson as Edward Periman Cole, Morgan Freeman as Carter Chambers, Sean Hayes as Thomas and Beverly Todd as Virginia Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Bucket List has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $175.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bucket List page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bucket List tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bucket List (2007)?
- In US, The Bucket List is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bucket List worth watching?
- The Bucket List holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bucket List?
- The Bucket List stars Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd and Alfonso Freeman.
- When was The Bucket List released?
- The Bucket List was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
