SummaryWhen Lucy (Brittany Snow) steps off the subway, she walks into an utter bloodbath on the streets of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Texas is attempting to secede from the Union, and militia forces have descended upon New York City to claim it as an East Coast base of operations and negotiation tool. Faced with a flurry of whizzing bullets and t... Read More
Directed By:Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion
Written By:Cary Murnion, Jonathan Milott, Nick Damici, Graham Reznick
Bushwick
Metascore
Mixed or Average
44
User score
Generally Favorable
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
29% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
42% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
29% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
Sep 4, 2017
80
Delivering knockout action and political punch, this blazing siren of a B movie imagines America at civil war with vicious force. Sequel, please.
Aug 25, 2017
70
What distinguishes Bushwick from your standard-issue, boneheaded video game is its cheeky cerebral wit.
User score
Generally Favorable
53% Positive
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
37% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Jan 11, 2025
10
An incredible film. I really can't understand the critics. I loved the acting, I love adrenaline and I love the ending. I loved the one-shot approach and I felt it realistic. Ok, this is a low budget movie, but is one of the best films i saw in years. I hope time will put this film where it belongs.
Mar 1, 2018
10
I loved this movie. It had a lot of action and you can tell by the liberal hate on this movie they really don't want you to see this, because if you ask me this is how it would go down.
Aug 24, 2017
50
Unfortunately, because of a variety of missteps, Bushwick never achieves what it sets out to do. It’s undone by a litany of bad decisions and the underlying weakness of the core material.
Aug 24, 2017
42
Maybe if the film gave us the relief of a satisfying ending, the grimness, the ickiness, wouldn’t be so pronounced. But it doesn’t.
Aug 24, 2017
40
There are the occasional moments when Bushwick lets on that it knows that this is all truly awful.
Aug 24, 2017
30
Realistically depicting full-scale domestic terrorism is one thing, but directors Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott seem unaware of how their long-take gimmick — the cuts are easily determined — destroys logic, emboldens the use of stereotypes, and kills suspense.
Aug 23, 2017
20
Their movie is a tedious slog filled with pinging bullets, show-offy long takes ripped out of the Children of Men playbook and zero humor.
Sep 25, 2024
8
Bushwick is a film with a lot of heart, and you can feel the passion behind every scene. It’s clear that a lot of love and care went into making this movie, from its raw, gritty style to the intimate performances. Dave Bautista, in particular, gives a standout performance that’s full of depth and emotion—he’s tough when he needs to be, but there’s a real humanity beneath it all that makes his character relatable and **** film’s DIY, almost guerrilla-style approach, adds a layer of authenticity that sets it apart. It doesn’t rely on blockbuster effects or over-the-top set pieces; instead, it focuses on real, human struggles in an intense, chaotic situation. That stripped-down vibe, paired with a 70s throwback feel, makes it both cool and deeply personal. Bushwick may be rough around the edges, but that’s exactly what gives it so much charm and makes it a memorable, heartfelt watch.
Jul 30, 2025
7
A decent film in a similar vein to 'Civil War'. The tow main protagonists are decent enough, although there's quite a bit of mumbling through the lines in parts. The sister is poor however and the lines she was given are terrible unfortunately. There's plenty of action throughout and it kept me watching right until the end. I liked it and would watch it again!
Nov 10, 2017
7
An interesting glimpse into a non-zombie apocalypse. It has some of the same appeal as the TV series The Strain in that we see how some typical inhabitants of NYC react to the advent of anarchy. Where the film suffers is in more resembling a journey interrupted than a story with a traditional ending. But given that the film runs a mere 93 minutes in an era overflowing with bloated fiascos running on and on and on for two hours plus, Bushwick is certainly worth a view, if action is your thing.
May 29, 2021
4
it's like watching a video game. the game even has a real person acting as ur avatar, going thro different stages, screaming and miraculously avoiding even the sniper shot.
the only incentive to endure this video game as the ever cuddly dave with a handsome beard on.
he looked even cuter with the woolen cap to cover his bald head. i disliked his look in guardian of the galaxy and the suave look in my spy, but i loved his look in this movie
Apr 18, 2020
3
Could have been a really great movie if they put some money into it. All actors except Dave Bautista are extremely horrible especially Zambrana. Very low budget but entertaining. Dave Bautista is the only one that makes it work and worth watching.
Production Company:
- Bullet Pictures
- Mensch Productions
- Ralfish Films
- XYZ Films
Release Date:Aug 25, 2017
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:TV-MA
Tagline:The New Civil War Has Begun
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Awards
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Cannes Film Festival
• 1 Nomination




























