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Bean (1997)

"One man. One masterpiece. One very big mistake."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 46% (RT: 41%, MC: 52) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyAdventureComedy

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Director
Mel Smith
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (2,553 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
41%
Metacritic
52
Cast
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
Harris Yulin as George Grierson
Burt Reynolds as General Newton
Richard Gant as Lieutenant Brutus
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,553 votes. Critics scored it lower at 46%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Mel Smith originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
  • During the filming of Bean, Rowan Atkinson improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
  • The original script for Bean was written over a decade before production finally began in 1997.
Audience Consensus

Bean is a 1997 family, adventure, comedy film directed by Mel Smith. 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.

The film has been rated by 2,553 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Bean delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Bean (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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