Bowling for Columbine
2002 · Movie · R · 120 min · ★ 7.5 · 84% critics
This documentary looks at gun violence in the United States by following Michael Moore as he asks why so many shootings happen and why fear seems so widespread. Through interviews, public reactions, and troubling examples, it explores the country’s culture and history in search of answers.
Also known as Michael Moore: Bowling for Columbine · Bowling à Columbine
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-10-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (1,691 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a sharp, provocative documentary that tackles gun violence and fear with humor and anger; Not for you if you prefer neutral arguments or lighter, less confrontational nonfiction like Sicko or Roger & Me.
Pros: thought-provoking questions; dark humor; powerful moments | Cons: heavy-handed approach; selective presentation; uneven arguments
Themes
- canada
- gun
- homicide
- mass murder
- oklahoma city bombing
- american culture
- gun violence
- shocking
- satirical
- mass shooting
- witty
- amused
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Documentary Feature Film · 2003
- César Award — Best Foreign Film
Cast & crew
Michael Moore
as Self
George H. W. Bush
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self
Charlton Heston
as Self - NRA President
Jacobo Árbenz
as Self - President of Guatemala
Mike Bradley
as Self - Mayor of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Dick Clark
as Self
- AB
Arthur A. Busch
as Self - County Prosecutor: Flint, Michigan
- MC
Michael Caldwell
as Self - Police Detective
- RC
Richard Castaldo
as Self - Columbine Victim
Directed by Michael Moore