A Street Cat Named Bob
“Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one”
Synopsis
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
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A Street Cat Named Bob - Official Trailer - At Cinemas November 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-14
Top Cast
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Luke Treadaway
James Bowen
Ruta Gedmintas
Betty
Joanne Froggatt
Val
Anthony Stewart Head
Nigel Bowen
Caroline Goodall
Mary
Beth Goddard
Hillary
Darren Evans
Baz
Ruth Sheen
Elsie
Nina Wadia
Bus Conductress
John Henshaw
Tube Station Guard
Nadine Marshall
Kelly
Lorraine Ashbourne
Local Housing Officer
Akbar Kurtha
Pharmacist
Llewella Gideon
Meter Lady
Ivana Basic
Vet Receptionist
Rob Jarvis
Peter Gruner
Sasha Dickens
Faith
Cleopatra Dickens
Pris
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.24x
+$9.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim John, James Bowen, Maria Nation, Garry Jenkins
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- A Street Cat Named Bob
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.9M
- Production Studios
- Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, Prescience, Stage 6 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Tim John, James Bowen, Maria Nation, Garry Jenkins
David Hirschfelder
Peter Wunstorf
Adam Rolston, Alice de Sousa, Caroline Stern, Laura Davison, Paul Brett
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Tim John
Writer
Maria Nation
Writer
Adam Rolston
Producer
Marc Cass
Stunt Coordinator
Antonia Lowe
Production Design
Jo Thompson
Costume Design
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Peter Wunstorf
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Street Cat Named Bob
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Street Cat Named Bob about?
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Who directed A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in A Street Cat Named Bob?
The principal cast of A Street Cat Named Bob includes Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Stewart Head, Caroline Goodall.
When was A Street Cat Named Bob released and how long is it?
A Street Cat Named Bob was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $17.9M at the worldwide box office (2.24 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for A Street Cat Named Bob?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Street Cat Named Bob was composed by David Hirschfelder.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob based on a book or true story?
A Street Cat Named Bob is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Bowen", Novel: "Garry Jenkins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).