Bartleby(2001)
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Bartleby Synopsis
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Bartleby (2001) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Parker, released on March 10, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly and Joe Piscopo. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Parker
- Writers:
- Catherine DiNapoli, Jonathan Parker, Herman Melville
- Producers:
- Jonathan Parker
- Cinematographer:
- Wah Ho Chan
- Composer:
- Seth Asarnow
- Production:
- Parker Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Bartleby (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bartleby before you stream it.
Bartleby Cast & Crew
Main cast
Crispin Glover
as Bartleby
David Paymer
as The Boss
Glenne Headly
as Vivian
Joe Piscopo
as Rocky
Maury Chaykin
as Ernest
Seymour Cassel
as Frank Waxman
Dick Martin
as The Mayor
Carrie Snodgress
as Book Publisher
- Greta Danielle Newgren
Greta Danielle Newgren
as Boss's Date
Ken Murakami
as Landlord
Josh Kornbluth
as Property Manager
Nick Scoggin
as Street Philosopher
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Parker, written by Catherine DiNapoli, Jonathan Parker and Herman Melville, produced by Jonathan Parker.
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Bartleby Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 39 ratings.
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Bartleby – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bartleby online?
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Bartleby (2001) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bartleby?
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The main cast of Bartleby (2001) includes Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly, Joe Piscopo and Maury Chaykin. The film was directed by Jonathan Parker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bartleby released?
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Bartleby was released on March 10, 2001 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Bartleby worth watching?
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Bartleby (2001) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bartleby?
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Yes. The official Bartleby trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.