A Street Cat Named Bob
Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Produced by Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films
A heartwarming true-story drama about redemption and human-animal bond, where a street musician's life is transformed by the companionship of a stray cat.
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
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Does A Street Cat Named Bob end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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