The Bridge
Seen it?2006 | 93 min | Documentary
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$206K worldwide on a $25K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric Steel
- Eric GeleynseSelf
- Susan GinwallaSelf
- Caroline PressleySelf
- Gene SpragueSelf
- Elizabeth 'Lisa' SmithSelf
- Rachel MarkerSelf
- Tara HarrellSelf
- Lyle SmithSelf
- Dave WilliamsSelf
- Christina KoellingSelf