A Street Cat Named Bob
2016 · Movie · 1h 43m · NR
FamilyDrama
"Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one"
Overview
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Ratings
IMDb
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metacritic
54/100
Key crew
- Roger SpottiswoodeDirector
- Tim JohnWriter
- Maria NationWriter
- David HirschfelderOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Luke TreadawayJames Bowen
- Ruta GedmintasBetty
- Joanne FroggattVal
- Anthony Stewart HeadNigel Bowen
- Caroline GoodallMary
- Beth GoddardHillary
- Darren EvansBaz
- Ruth SheenElsie
- Nina WadiaBus Conductress
- John HenshawTube Station Guard
- Nadine MarshallKelly
- Lorraine AshbourneLocal Housing Officer
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Themes
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