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Bullets Over Broadway

1994 · Movie · R · 98 min · ★ 7.1 · 90% critics

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A struggling playwright finally gets his Broadway break when a gangster offers to fund the show—on the condition that his talentless girlfriend is cast in a key role. As rehearsals spiral into ego clashes, rewrites, and mob pressure, the production becomes a chaotic test of ambition, integrity, and what it really takes to make art succeed.

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Details
Years
1994
Release date
1994-10-14
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
98 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
90/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (671 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like showbiz chaos, sharp one-liners, and a quirky blend of Broadway egos with gangster pressure; Not for you if you want pure farce or low violence—try Mighty Aphrodite or Husbands and Wives.

Pros: witty backstage satire; colorful ensemble characters; lively period vibe | Cons: crime-play mix uneven; humor can feel mild; lead performance divisive

Themes

  • new york city
  • female lover
  • talent
  • mafia boss
  • author
  • playwright
  • broadway
  • nostalgic
  • 1920s
  • compulsive eating

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1995
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Female · 1995
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Male · 1995
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 1995
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1994
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  • National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1994
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • BAFTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1995 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Male · 1995 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Screenplay · 1995 · nominated
  • Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Female · 1995 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 1995 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role · 1995 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1995 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1994 · nominated
  • National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1994 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Woody Allen