Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Kernel Score: 80% · 658 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1994-10-14
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Bullets Over Broadway
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Bullets Over Broadway parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Bullets Over Broadway is an R-rated comedy involving mafia characters and adult humor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — R-rated comedy involving mafia figures and a hitman/bodyguard character, though played for comedy rather than graphic violence.
- Language: Moderate — R rating typical of Woody Allen-style adult comedies with strong language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- John Cusack as David Shayne
- Chazz Palminteri as Cheech
- Dianne Wiest as Helen Sinclair
- Jennifer Tilly as Olive Neal
- Mary-Louise Parker as Ellen
- Tracey Ullman as Eden Brent
- Jim Broadbent as Warner Purcell
- Joe Viterelli as Nick Valenti
- Harvey Fierstein as Sid Loomis
- Rob Reiner as Sheldon Flender
Bullets Over Broadway FAQ
Is Bullets Over Broadway good?
Bullets Over Broadway has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 658 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bullets Over Broadway?
In the US you can stream Bullets Over Broadway on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bullets Over Broadway OK for kids?
Bullets Over Broadway is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Bullets Over Broadway is an R-rated comedy involving mafia characters and adult humor.
What movies are like Bullets Over Broadway?
If you liked Bullets Over Broadway, try Feel the Beat, The Producers, Once Upon a Time in America and The Man Who Loved Women.