What About Bob? (1991) movie poster

What About Bob? (1991)

"Bob's a special kind of friend. The kind that drives you crazy."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 71% (RT: 82%, MC: 60) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (891 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Bill Murray as Bob Wiley
Richard Dreyfuss as Dr. Leo Marvin
Julie Hagerty as Fay Marvin
Charlie Korsmo as Sigmund "Siggy" Marvin
Kathryn Erbe as Anna Marvin
Tom Aldredge as Mr. Guttman
Susan Willis as Mrs. Guttman
Roger Bowen as Phil
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 891 votes. Critics gave it 71%.
Overview
Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Frank Oz cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Bill Murray spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

What About Bob? is a 1991 comedy film directed by Frank Oz. Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley.

An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob.

As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself. The film has been rated by 891 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, What About Bob? 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. What About Bob? (1991) 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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