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Bulworth

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1998 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime, Thriller, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 3 Golden Globes and 1 Venice award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $30 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 106K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Warren Beatty

  • Warren BeattyJay Bulworth
  • Halle BerryNina
  • Kimberly Deauna AdamsDenisha
  • Vinny ArgiroDebate Director
  • Sean AstinGary
  • Kirk BaltzDebate Producer
  • Ernie Lee BanksLeroy
  • Amiri BarakaRastaman
  • Christine BaranskiConstance Bulworth
  • Adilah BarnesMrs. Brown