Bandits (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Bandits is a comedy and crime film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 123 minutes. “Two's company, three's a crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.
Who’s in it. Bandits stars Bruce Willis as Joseph Blake, Billy Bob Thornton as Terry Lee Collins, Cate Blanchett as Kate Wheeler and Troy Garity as Harvey Pollard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bandits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Bandits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandits (2001)?
- In US, Bandits is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Bandits worth watching?
- Bandits holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandits?
- Bandits stars Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity and William Converse-Roberts.
- When was Bandits released?
- Bandits was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.