A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

August 21, 2024 10:57 AM

[TRAILER] James Bowen (Luke Treadaway), a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

Also starring Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Stewart Head, Caroline Goodall, Beth Goddard.

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Written by Tim John, Maria Nation. Based on A Street Cat Named Bob and The World According to Bob by James Bowen. Produced by Adam Rolston for Stage 6 Films/Sony. Cinematography by Peter Wunstorf. Edited by Paul Tothill. Music by David Hirschfelder, Charlie Fink.

77% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US on Kanopy and Pluto. JustWatch listing.

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There are (not particularly graphic) scenes implying drug use and talk of addiction, but Bob himself does not partake. He's fine.

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posted by DirtyOldTown (1 comment total)

So if you are considering watching this, the question to ask is, if there's a scene with a guy who just shot up, and editing anthropomorphizes his ginger cat to seem to be worried about him, are you going to find that sweet or insane?
posted by DirtyOldTown at 5:39 PM on August 22