A Street Cat Named Bob (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2016, A Street Cat Named Bob is a drama and family film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 103 minutes. “Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Who’s in it. A Street Cat Named Bob stars Luke Treadaway as James Bowen, Ruta Gedmintas as Betty, Joanne Froggatt as Val and Anthony Stewart Head as Nigel Bowen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, A Street Cat Named Bob has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Street Cat Named Bob page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Street Cat Named Bob tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)?
- In US, A Street Cat Named Bob is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Street Cat Named Bob worth watching?
- A Street Cat Named Bob holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Street Cat Named Bob?
- A Street Cat Named Bob stars Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Stewart Head and Caroline Goodall.
- When was A Street Cat Named Bob released?
- A Street Cat Named Bob was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.