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Bang Bang You're Dead 2003

★ 7.1161 votes89 min📅 2003-06-11

"What some kids keep inside is beyond words"

In Guy Ferland's gripping drama-thriller *Bang Bang You're Dead (2003)*, a bullied high school student's explosive threat against his football team peers sends shockwaves through his small town.

Director: Guy Ferland

Cast

Tom Cavanagh
Tom Cavanagh
Val Duncan
Ben Foster
Ben Foster
Trevor Adams
Randy Harrison
Randy Harrison
Sean
Janel Moloney
Janel Moloney
Ellie Milford
Jane McGregor
Jane McGregor
Jenny Dahlquist
David Paetkau
David Paetkau
Brad Lynch
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Mark Kenworth
Gillian Barber
Gillian Barber
Principal Meyer
Eric Keenleyside
Eric Keenleyside
Bob Adams
Glynis Davies
Glynis Davies
Karen Adams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) about?

The film follows a bullied teenager whose violent outburst against his high school's football team exposes the fragile trust in his community. As fear takes hold, the story unravels the psychological toll of isolation and the desperate lengths one student goes to reclaim agency.

Who directed Bang Bang You're Dead?

Guy Ferland helmed this gripping drama-thriller, bringing a raw, intimate lens to the story's emotional core.

Who stars in Bang Bang You're Dead?

The film features standout performances from Ben Foster, Tom Cavanagh, Randy Harrison, Janel Moloney, and David Paetkau.

Is Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) worth watching?

Despite its unrated status, this underrated drama-thriller delivers sharp performances and a thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits. Fans of intense character studies and socially relevant stories will find it compelling.

How long is Bang Bang You're Dead?

The film runs for 89 minutes.

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About Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) — A Small Town, Big Secrets, and the Cost of Unspoken Pain

In Guy Ferland's gripping drama-thriller *Bang Bang You're Dead (2003)*, a bullied high school student's explosive threat against his football team peers sends shockwaves through his small town. As suspicion and fear tighten their grip, the community struggles to reconcile the violence brewing beneath its surface with the outward normalcy of its high school life. The film dives deep into the raw emotions of adolescence, where silence can feel like the only shield—and words become weapons.

With a tense atmosphere heightened by Ben Foster's intense performance and Tom Cavanagh's layered portrayal of a teacher caught in the storm, the movie becomes a powerful exploration of isolation, revenge, and the consequences of unspoken pain. The 89-minute runtime races by as moral dilemmas collide and the line between victim and perpetrator blurs under the weight of societal judgment.