What About Bob?

What About Bob?

Bob's a special kind of friend. The kind that drives you crazy.

Directed by Frank Oz

Produced by Touchstone Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

1991100 min6.9 / 10

A lighthearted farce about an intrusive patient who charms everyone but his exasperated psychiatrist, built entirely on comedic chaos and physical humor.

Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself.

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  • Is What About Bob? violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is What About Bob? one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of films.

  • Is What About Bob? sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is What About Bob? easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is What About Bob? scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does What About Bob? end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

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