Bully Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A Year In The Life Of America's Bullying Crisis

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2012

Bully

Release Date: Friday, March 30, 2012 Limited

Follows "a year in the life" of America's bullying crisis through five kids and their families.

Director: Lee Hirsch

Screenwriter: Cynthia Lowen

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 40 m

4.3 / 5.0

89% WILL SEE 11% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Following five kids and families over the course of a school year, the film confronts bullying’s most tragic outcomes, including the stories of two families who’ve lost children to suicide and a mother who waits to learn the fate of her 14 –year-old daughter, incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. With rare access to the Sioux City Community School District, the film also gives an intimate glimpse into school busses, classrooms, cafeterias and even principles offices, offering insight into the often-cruel world of children, as teachers, administrators and parents struggle to find answers.

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Who stars in Bully – Cast List

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Who is making Bully – Crew List

A look at Bully behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lee Hirsch last helmed Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony.

Director: Lee Hirsch
Screenwriter: Cynthia Lowen
Producers: Lee Hirsch
Cynthia Lowen

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Company: Submarine Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Bully

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense thematic material, disturbing content, and some strong language - all involving kids
Runtime: 1 hr, 40 m
Tagline: A Year In The Life Of America's Bullying Crisis
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Bully Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Justin Bieber Music Piece

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Bully Release Date: When was the film released?

Bully was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 30 , 2012. The film was released in approximately 5 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Wrath of the Titans, Mirror Mirror and Intruders. As a limited release, Bully was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.