Bowling for Columbine (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Bowling for Columbine is a drama and documentary film directed by Michael Moore, running about 120 minutes. “One nation under the gun” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is not a film about gun control. It is a film about the fearful heart and soul of the United States, and the 280 million Americans lucky enough to have the right to a constitutionally protected Uzi. From a look at the Columbine High School security camera tapes to the home of Oscar-winning NRA President Charlton Heston, from a young man who makes homemade napalm with The Anarchist's Cookbook to the murder of a six-year-old girl by another six-year-old. Bowling for Columbine is a journey through the US, through our past, hoping to discover why our pursuit of happiness is so riddled with violence.
Who’s in it. Bowling for Columbine stars Michael Moore as Self, George H. W. Bush as Self, George W. Bush as Self and Charlton Heston as Self - NRA President, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bowling for Columbine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Bowling for Columbine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bowling for Columbine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bowling for Columbine (2002)?
- In US, Bowling for Columbine is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Bowling for Columbine worth watching?
- Bowling for Columbine holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bowling for Columbine?
- Bowling for Columbine stars Michael Moore, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Charlton Heston and Jacobo Árbenz.
- When was Bowling for Columbine released?
- Bowling for Columbine was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.