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Bully

Bully

Crime · Drama · 2001

A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.

Movie details

Bully

“It's 4 a.m... do you know where your kids are?”

2001 Crime · Drama 1h 53m

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Bully?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Larry Clark

Written by

David McKenna · Roger Pullis

Brad Renfro

Brad Renfro

Marty Puccio

Rachel Miner

Rachel Miner

Lisa Connelly

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Bobby Kent

Bijou Phillips

Bijou Phillips

Ali Willis

Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt

Donny Semenex

Kelli Garner

Kelli Garner

Heather Swallers

Daniel Franzese

Daniel Franzese

Cousin Derek

Court is in session

Put Bully on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.