Buckets (2026) – Review and Summary | Tribeca Film Festival

Outside of getting a match, you know what’s really challenging? Waiting on the next reply.

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“Buckets” Film Details

Movie Summary

Drew is on Hinge and matches with a girl named Cassie. One night, they have a wonderful back and forth, and then things go quiet. Did he do something wrong?

Cast and Characters

Drew (Drew van Steenbergen)

  • Character Summary: Drew is employed, has friends, and socializes, but is single. He is also the type to overthink and dabble in cocaine.

Cassie (Isabella Jean Taylor)

  • Character Summary: Cassie is a fitness girl with a good sense of humor.

Review and Commentary

Highlight(s)

The Guy’s Point Of View [85/100]

Is what Drew does a touch embellished? Yes. However, his crash-out is also very valid. Granted, a lot of guys would be like, “YOU GOT A MATCH,” and that would be the end of it. But if you’ve gotten past that hurdle, you will understand that when things are flowing in conversation, it is a high, and then when things stop, your mind is racing, anxiety peaks, and now you are looking for evidence.

Watching this alone will have you cringing, thinking about what you did when on an app, or even following up with someone you met in person. And it truly captures the struggle it is to date with someone who, yes, has a life, but may not be as intentional as you are.

Overall

Our Rating (85/100): Positive (Worth Seeing) – Recommended

Buckets captures those unfortunate feelings that come with the high of a match, and that pendulum swing between feeling like you have options, and that one match is your only one.

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