Bobby's Girl (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Bobby's Girl is a drama and animation film directed by Toshio Hirata, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Bobby is an underachieving high school kid with a deep love for motorcycles. His most recent achievement seems to have been getting photos of himself on a road trip printed in a motorcyclist hobby magazine. When he gets a letter from a girl his age, he decides to write her back.
Who’s in it. Bobby's Girl stars Hironobu Nomura as Akihiko "Bobby" Nomura (voice), Hiromi Murata as Sakumi Nakahara (voice), Jinpachi Nezu as Mr. Kida (voice) and Nobuo Tsukamoto as Tamotsu Nomura (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Bobby's Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bobby's Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bobby's Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bobby's Girl (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bobby's Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bobby's Girl worth watching?
- Bobby's Girl holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bobby's Girl?
- Bobby's Girl stars Hironobu Nomura, Hiromi Murata, Jinpachi Nezu, Nobuo Tsukamoto and Mayumi Shimizu.
- When was Bobby's Girl released?
- Bobby's Girl was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.