

A Street Cat Named Bob
“Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one”
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Where to watch A Street Cat Named Bob in United States
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Where is A Street Cat Named Bob streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Kanopy, Darkroom, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | fuboTV, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob is a 2016 English-language family and drama film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The cast is led by Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Darkroom.
A Street Cat Named Bob was produced by Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, and Prescience and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 4, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers
- Maria Nation, Tim John
- Release date
- November 4, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, Prescience
A Street Cat Named Bob cast & crew
A Street Cat Named Bob was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and written by Maria Nation and Tim John.
The cast features Luke Treadaway as James Bowen, Ruta Gedmintas as Betty, Joanne Froggatt as Val, Anthony Stewart Head as Nigel Bowen, Caroline Goodall as Mary, and Beth Goddard as Hillary.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Hirschfelder, cinematography is by Peter Wunstorf, and it was produced by Paul Brett and Brian O'Shea.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob worth watching?
A Street Cat Named Bob holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,553 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family and drama, A Street Cat Named Bob is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Street Cat Named Bob
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Cast of A Street Cat Named Bob

Luke Treadaway
James Bowen

Ruta Gedmintas
Betty

Joanne Froggatt
Val

Anthony Stewart Head
Nigel Bowen

Caroline Goodall
Mary

Beth Goddard
Hillary

Darren Evans
Baz

Ruth Sheen
Elsie

Nina Wadia
Bus Conductress

John Henshaw
Tube Station Guard

Nadine Marshall
Kelly

Lorraine Ashbourne
Local Housing Officer
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A Street Cat Named Bob — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Street Cat Named Bob in United States?
A Street Cat Named Bob is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, Darkroom, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is A Street Cat Named Bob on fuboTV?
Yes — A Street Cat Named Bob is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is A Street Cat Named Bob in?
A Street Cat Named Bob is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is A Street Cat Named Bob rated?
A Street Cat Named Bob is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,553 ratings.












