Owd Bob

1938Movie1 h 18 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Adam McAdam is an old, dour sheepherder whose life is devoted to his faithful dog, the whiskey bottle and his daughter, Jeannie. And a conflict that arises when the other sheep-men of the district try every means within their power to have his dog, accused of being a sheep-killer, destroyed.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Facts

January 26, 1938 · 1 h 18 min · Violence

Released
January 26, 1938
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Owd Bob worth watching?"

Questions about Owd Bob

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Owd Bob worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Owd Bob okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Owd Bob good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 1 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Is Owd Bob plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.