Bartleby
2001, English. Directed by Jonathan Parker.
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An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan ParkerDirector
- Crispin GloverBartleby
- David PaymerThe Boss
- Glenne HeadlyVivian
- Joe PiscopoRocky
- Maury ChaykinErnest
- Seymour CasselFrank Waxman
- Dick MartinThe Mayor
- Carrie SnodgressBook Publisher
- Greta Danielle NewgrenBoss's Date
- Ken MurakamiLandlord
- Josh KornbluthProperty Manager
- Nick ScogginStreet Philosopher
Details
- Released
- 10 March 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Catherine DiNapoli, Jonathan Parker
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What Bartleby is based on
Bartleby is based on Bartleby, the Scrivener (1853) by Herman Melville, published by Putnam's Magazine.
1853
Bartleby, the Scrivener
By Herman Melville
Published by Putnam's Magazine
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How long is Bartleby?
Bartleby runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Bartleby is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bartleby on?
Bartleby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bartleby?
If you liked Bartleby, try Irrational Man, The Big Kahuna, The Weather Man.
Who directed Bartleby?
Bartleby (2001) was directed by Jonathan Parker and stars Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly.
What is Bartleby based on?
Bartleby is based on Bartleby, the Scrivener (1853) by Herman Melville, published by Putnam's Magazine.