Bob Roberts (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Bob Roberts is a comedy and drama film directed by Tim Robbins, running about 102 minutes. “Vote first. Ask questions later.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Robbins. Bob Roberts is a folksinger with a difference: He offers tunes that protest welfare chiselers, liberal whining, and the like. As the filmmakers follow his campaign, Robbins gives needle-sharp insight into the way candidates manipulate the media.
Who’s in it. Bob Roberts stars Tim Robbins as Bob Roberts, Giancarlo Esposito as Bugs Raplin, Alan Rickman as Lukas Hart III and Ray Wise as Chet MacGregor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bob Roberts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bob Roberts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bob Roberts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bob Roberts (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bob Roberts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bob Roberts worth watching?
- Bob Roberts holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bob Roberts?
- Bob Roberts stars Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise and Brian Murray.
- When was Bob Roberts released?
- Bob Roberts was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.