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His Name Is Bob

2012·Movie
1h 56min
IMDb7.2

Where to watch

fuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Bob is a 54-year-old man who has spent his life defying the odds. This is his story. He has been betrayed, abandoned, beaten and abused. Through all of this darkness, Bob's light continues to shine.
Biographical DramaOvercoming AdversityInspirational StoryRedemptionTriumph Over DarknessHuman ResilienceCharacter-DrivenContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
J. Sebastian Lee, Lisa Johnson
Written by:
Heather Lee

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about His Name Is Bob

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream His Name Is Bob legally?

fuboTVHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

His Name Is Bob is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is His Name Is Bob worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is His Name Is Bob?

1 h 56 min

His Name Is Bob runs 1 h 56 min.

Is His Name Is Bob based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is His Name Is Bob in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch His Name Is Bob?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for His Name Is Bob in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.