Bandits (2001)

6.5PG-13118 minDirector: Barry Levinson

2001 film directed by Barry Levinson

Bandits is a 2001 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Harley Peyton. It stars Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett. The film was released in theaters by MGM Distribution Co. on October 12, 2001. It received mixed reviews from critics, and Thornton and Blanchett's performances received critical praise. Thornton and Blanchett were nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, and Blanchett was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Despite this, the film underperformed at the box office, grossing $67.6 million against a $75 million budget.

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What is Bandits about?
Bandits (2001) — Two convicts, one charismatic (Willis) and the other a hypochondriac (Thornton), break out of prison and immediately start a bank robbing spree, kidnapping bank managers, spending the night with their families, then going with the managers in the morning to rob the banks. Using a
Is Bandits based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bandits scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.