Bullitt (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1968, Bullitt is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Peter Yates, running about 113 minutes. “The word "cop" isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.
Who’s in it. Bullitt stars Steve McQueen as Lt. Frank Bullitt, Robert Vaughn as Walter Chalmers, Jacqueline Bisset as Cathy and Don Gordon as Lt. Delgetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bullitt has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $42.3M 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 Bullitt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bullitt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bullitt (1968)?
- In US, Bullitt 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 Bullitt worth watching?
- Bullitt holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bullitt?
- Bullitt stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon and Robert Duvall.
- When was Bullitt released?
- Bullitt was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.