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A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

โ€œSometimes it takes nine lives to save oneโ€

7.9/10 ยท 1,595 votes 1h 43m pg-13 DramaFamily

#13 of 305 films from 2016 #290 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode ยท Written by Maria Nation, Tim John, James Bowen, Garry Jenkins

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Overview

James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

Cast

Luke Treadawayas James Bowen
Ruta Gedmintasas Betty
Joanne Froggattas Val
Anthony Stewart Headas Nigel Bowen
Caroline Goodallas Mary
Beth Goddardas Hillary
Darren Evansas Baz
Ruth Sheenas Elsie
Nina Wadiaas Bus Conductress
John Henshawas Tube Station Guard
Nadine Marshallas Kelly
Lorraine Ashbourneas Local Housing Officer
Akbar Kurthaas Pharmacist
Llewella Gideonas Meter Lady

Facts

Release dateNovember 4, 2016
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$17,900,000 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt3606888

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Questions

How long is A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is A Street Cat Named Bob worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,595 votes, which places it #13 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 96%) and #290 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob was directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), Turner & Hooch (1989), The 6th Day (2000).
Who stars in A Street Cat Named Bob?
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.
What is A Street Cat Named Bob rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Street Cat Named Bob?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/84714.

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