A Street Cat Named Bob
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 103 min · ★ 7.9 · 66% critics
A homeless street musician trying to rebuild his life while recovering from addiction forms an unexpected bond with a stray ginger cat. As they look out for each other on the streets, the companionship brings new purpose, attention, and a chance at stability amid daily struggles.
Based on A Street Cat Named Bob
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-11-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (1,550 votes)
- Box office
- $8,370,555
- Budget
- $8,000,000
About
If you enjoy gentle, uplifting true-life stories about second chances and the comfort of animals, this is an easy watch, especially for cat lovers; Not for you if you want gritty realism or surprises like American Underdog.
Pros: heartwarming true-story vibe; adorable cat companionship; uplifting and inspiring | Cons: predictable and formulaic; softened darker themes; lead may feel unlikable
Themes
- based on novel or book
- cat
- drug addiction
- human animal relationship
- biography
- addiction
- based on true story
- recovering addict
- moral transformation
- street musician
- busker
- unlucky
Cast & crew
Luke Treadaway
as James Bowen
Ruta Gedmintas
as Betty
Joanne Froggatt
as Val
Anthony Stewart Head
as Nigel Bowen
Caroline Goodall
as Mary
Beth Goddard
as Hillary
Darren Evans
as Baz
Ruth Sheen
as Elsie
Nina Wadia
as Bus Conductress
John Henshaw
as Tube Station Guard
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode