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A Street Cat Named Bob
2016 103 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg 18+
★7.4
Family, Drama
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
🎭 Based on
«A Street Cat Named Bob»
byJames Bowen
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Description
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$82,703
Worldwide:
$17.9M
Starring
Luke Treadaway
Actor
Bob the Cat
Actor
Ruta Gedmintas
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
A Street Cat Named Bob is widely praised as a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that effectively portrays a story of redemption through a unique human-animal bond. While some viewers find the narrative simple or predictable, most agree that the lead performances and the charming presence of Bob the cat create a deeply moving and emotionally resonant experience.
| Acting | Luke Treadaway delivers a physically and psychologically convincing performance that anchors the film's emotional core. | |
| Acting | The cat playing Bob brings a natural, charismatic presence that acts as the primary catalyst for the protagonist's transformation. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively uses unique 'cat-eye' perspectives to immerse the audience in the environment from the animal's point of view. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds in delivering a genuine, tear-jerking emotional experience that resonates deeply with audiences. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's simplicity is viewed by some as an honest, unpretentious retelling, while others feel it lacks significant thematic depth. |