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The Story of Bean

1997·Movie
71
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

A real life story, show business, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The story behind "the funny little wiggly man".

Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 documentary includes career clips as well as interviews with Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, British comedians Lenny Henry and Mel Smith and movie celebrities Jeff Goldblum and Burt Reynolds.
Comedy DocumentaryBehind-the-ScenesCharacter StudyBritish HumorPhysical Comedy MasteryNostalgic ReflectionCreative ProcessShowbiz InsightsPerformer's Journey

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Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Story of Bean

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Where can I stream The Story of Bean legally?

The Story of Bean is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Story of Bean worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Story of Bean?

0 h 49 min

The Story of Bean runs 0 h 49 min.

Is The Story of Bean based on a true story?

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

What language is The Story of Bean in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Story of Bean?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Story of Bean in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.