Official movie poster for Bullitt (1968), a action crime film

Bullitt(1968)

The word 'cop' isn't written all over him—something more puzzling is.

7.2(1,328)1h 53m1968-10-17
ActionCrimeThriller

Bullitt Synopsis

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

Bullitt (1968) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Peter Yates, released on October 17, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset and Don Gordon. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,328 ratings.

Director:
Peter Yates
Writers:
Robert L. Fish, Alan Trustman, Harry Kleiner
Producers:
Philip D'Antoni
Cinematographer:
William A. Fraker
Composer:
Lalo Schifrin
Production:
Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Solar Productions
Budget:
$5,500,000
Revenue:
$42,300,000
Status:
Released

Bullitt (1968) Trailer

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Bullitt Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Bullitt.

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Airport Showdown with Ross

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The Car Chase | Full Scene

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Hitman In the Hospital

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BULLITT car chase but re-edited in a far BETTER and FASTER way

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Bullitt Wins Film Editing: 1969 Oscars

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Alan Spencer on BULLITT

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Bullitt Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,328 ratings.

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7/10

Steve McQueen is at his most grumpily enigmatic as he portrays this unorthodox San Francisco police lieutenant. He's none too pleased when the greasy-pole merchant "Sen. Chambers" (Robert Vaughn) has him detailed to guard a shady character who's a potential witness in a case against some hitherto Teflon gangsters. When two gunmen break into his room and gun him down, it becomes imperative that "Bullitt" gets to the…

Reviewed on January 24, 2025

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Bullitt – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Bullitt online?

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Bullitt (1968) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Bullitt?

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The main cast of Bullitt (1968) includes Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon and Robert Duvall. The film was directed by Peter Yates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Bullitt released?

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Bullitt was released on October 17, 1968 and runs for 1h 53m.

Is Bullitt worth watching?

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Bullitt (1968) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,328 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Bullitt?

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Yes. The official Bullitt trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.