Bean
“One man. One masterpiece. One very big mistake.”
Childlike Englishman, Mr. Bean, is an incompetent watchman at the Royal National Gallery. After the museum's board of directors' attempt to have him fired is blocked by the chairman, who has taken a liking to Bean, they send him to Los Angeles to act as their ambassador for the unveiling of a historic painting to humiliate him. Fooled, Mr. Bean must now successfully unveil the painting or risk his and a hapless Los Angeles curator's termination.
Where to watch Bean in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Bean there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Bean streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Bean
Bean is a 1997 English-language family, adventure and comedy film directed by Mel Smith. The cast is led by Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Bean was produced by Working Title Films, Tiger Aspect, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 3, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $251 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mel Smith
- Writers
- Richard Curtis, Robin Driscoll
- Release date
- July 3, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $251 million
- Production
- Working Title Films, Tiger Aspect, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Bean cast & crew
Bean was directed by Mel Smith and written by Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll.
The cast features Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean, Peter MacNicol as David Langley, Pamela Reed as Alison Langley, Tricia Vessey as Jennifer Langley, Andrew Lawrence as Kevin Langley, and Harris Yulin as George Grierson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Goodall, cinematography is by Francis Kenny, and it was produced by Peter Bennett-Jones and Tim Bevan.
Is Bean worth watching?
Bean holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,596 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, adventure, and comedy, Bean is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bean
Bean isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bean
Rowan Atkinson
Mr. Bean
Peter MacNicol
David Langley
Pamela Reed
Alison Langley
Tricia Vessey
Jennifer Langley
Andrew Lawrence
Kevin Langley
Harris Yulin
George Grierson
Burt Reynolds
General Newton
Richard Gant
Lieutenant Brutus
Chris Ellis
Detective Butler
Tom McGowan
Walter Merchandise
Sandra Oh
Bernice Schimmel
Peter Egan
Lord Walton
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Bean — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bean in United States?
Bean is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Bean in?
Bean is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bean?
Bean runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Bean rated?
Bean is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,596 ratings.
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