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Bringing Up Bobby

2011·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Bringing Up Bobby is the story of a European con-artist and her son Bobby, who find themselves in Oklahoma in an effort to escape her past and build a better future. Olive and Bobby blithely charm their way from one adventure to another until Olive's criminal past catches up with her. Consequently, she must make a choice: continue with a life of crime or leave the person she loves most in an effort to give Bobby a proper chance in life.
Mother-Son RelationshipCriminal PastSecond ChanceOklahoma SettingEmotional DramaRedemption StoryCon-ArtistCharacter-DrivenSuspenseful

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Where can I stream Bringing Up Bobby legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bringing Up Bobby worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bringing Up Bobby rated?

PG-13Drug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Bringing Up Bobby?

1 h 35 min

Bringing Up Bobby runs 1 h 35 min.

Will Bringing Up Bobby make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Bringing Up Bobby plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Bringing Up Bobby?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Bringing Up Bobby good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Bringing Up Bobby scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Bringing Up Bobby?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bringing Up Bobby?

Critics26
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Bringing Up Bobby higher (46) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bringing Up Bobby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bringing Up Bobby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bringing Up Bobby in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.