Bounce

Bounce

Two strangers fell in love. One knew it wasn't by chance.

Directed by Don Roos

Produced by Miramax

2000107 min5.8 / 10

A romantic drama about guilt and redemption, where a man's selfish act triggers a plane crash and sets him on a path toward atonement and unexpected love with the widow he inadvertently created.

Buddy Amaral, a successful and self-absorbed Los Angeles advertising executive, switches airline tickets with a stranger just before boarding a long-delayed flight so that he might enjoy an overnight fling with a pretty Dallas businesswoman. When the plane goes down, killing all aboard, Buddy's guilt soon turns into an alcohol problem. As part of his 12-step program, Buddy seeks atonement and decides to seek out the woman he thinks he's left a widow.

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  • Is Bounce sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Bounce violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Bounce scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Bounce end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Bounce easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity62

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

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Like Bounce, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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