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A Christmas Gift from Bob

2020·Movie
1h 33min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes79%68%

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Tubi TV

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A true tail of Christmas spirit.

James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.
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Crew

Directed by:
Charles Martin Smith
Written by:
Garry Jenkins
Produced by:
Adrian Politowski, Luke Treadaway, Nadia Khamlichi
Composed by:
Tim Cavagin, Oliver Ferris, Sue Harding

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Where can I stream A Christmas Gift from Bob legally?

Tubi TV

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

Is A Christmas Gift from Bob worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Christmas Gift from Bob?

1 h 33 min

A Christmas Gift from Bob runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Christmas Gift from Bob?

Critics79
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate A Christmas Gift from Bob higher (79) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Christmas Gift from Bob in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Christmas Gift from Bob?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Christmas Gift from Bob in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.