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A Street Cat Named Bob

2016·Movie·PG-13·103 min·7.9(1,553)

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.

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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
#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

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

Luke Treadaway

James Bowen

Ruta Gedmintas

Ruta Gedmintas

Betty

Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Val

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Nigel Bowen

Caroline Goodall

Caroline Goodall

Mary

Beth Goddard

Beth Goddard

Hillary

Darren Evans

Darren Evans

Baz

Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen

Elsie

Nina Wadia

Nina Wadia

Bus Conductress

John Henshaw

John Henshaw

Tube Station Guard

Nadine Marshall

Nadine Marshall

Kelly

Lorraine Ashbourne

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.

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