Get Bruce! (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Get Bruce! is a comedy and documentary film directed by Andrew J. Kuehn, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to Presidents. We meet his mom and see photos of his childhood; in Chicago, he writes for the Tribune and then heads West. Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Bette Midler talk with him and to the camera about working with Bruce, and we also watch Bruce help others prepare for Liz Taylor's 60th, Bill Clinton's 50th, and an AIDS awards banquet where the hirsute, rotund Vilanch lets his emotions show.
Who’s in it. Get Bruce! stars Whoopi Goldberg as Self, Bette Midler as Self, Nathan Lane as Self and Lily Tomlin as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Get Bruce! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Get Bruce! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Bruce! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Get Bruce! (1999)?
- In US, Get Bruce! 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 Get Bruce! worth watching?
- Get Bruce! holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Bruce!?
- Get Bruce! stars Whoopi Goldberg, Bette Midler, Nathan Lane, Lily Tomlin and Bruce Vilanch.
- When was Get Bruce! released?
- Get Bruce! was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.