Bottle Rocket (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Bottle Rocket is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 91 minutes. “They’re not really criminals, but everyone’s got to have a dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a hair-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.
Who’s in it. Bottle Rocket stars Luke Wilson as Anthony Adams, Owen Wilson as Dignan, Robert Musgrave as Bob Mapplethorpe and Lumi Cavazos as Inez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Bottle Rocket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Bottle Rocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bottle Rocket tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bottle Rocket (1996)?
- In US, Bottle Rocket is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and 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 Bottle Rocket worth watching?
- Bottle Rocket holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bottle Rocket?
- Bottle Rocket stars Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos and Andrew Wilson.
- When was Bottle Rocket released?
- Bottle Rocket was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.