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The Bachelor (1999)

"One thousand brides. One hundred million dollars. Jimmie Shannon is about to discover the true value of love."

5.119991h 41mEN
ComedyRomance

Directed by Gary Sinyor

Rating

5.1/10

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

EN

Release

November 5, 1999

Director

Gary Sinyor

Official Trailer

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Overview

Jimmie is seeing his single friends get married one by one. He isn't too worried until his girlfriend Anne catches the bouquet at his friend Marco's wedding. Suddenly, his wild mustang days are numbered. He finally decides to propose to her, but he sticks his foot in his mouth and botches the propos...

Cast

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

Jimmie

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger

Anne

Artie Lange

Artie Lange

Marco

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Gluckman

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

O'Dell

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Priest

Marley Shelton

Marley Shelton

Natalie

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Grandad

Katharine Towne

Katharine Towne

Monique

Rebecca Cross

Rebecca Cross

Stacey

Stacy Edwards

Stacy Edwards

Zoe

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Ilana

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Bachelor (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jimmie is seeing his single friends get married one by one. He isn't too worried until his girlfriend Anne catches the bouquet at his friend Marco's wedding. Suddenly, his wild mustang days are numbered. He finally decides to propose to her, but he sticks his foot in his mouth and botches the proposal. Being insulted by the defeatist proposal, Anne leaves town on an assignment. After she's gone, he finds out that his recently-deceased grandfather's will stipulates that he gets nothing of a multi-million dollar fortune unless he's married by 6:05pm on his 30th birthday: tomorrow! Not being able to find Anne, Jimmie begins backtracking through his past girlfriends to find a wife.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Bachelor. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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