Bean (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bean is a 1997 family comedy directed by Mel Smith, starring Rowan Atkinson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $251.2 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Mel Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bean About?
The premise of Bean without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lovable museum employee from London finds himself in California, where a case of mistaken identity leads to hilarious complications. Believed to be an art expert, he's entrusted with transporting Whistler's painting to a prestigious gallery. Mr. Bean's trademark clumsiness and good intentions create a series of chaotic events as he struggles to maintain the charade and protect the valuable artwork, much to the dismay of those around him.
Bean Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- california
- los angeles california
- 1990s
- surname as title
- dysfunctional family
- character name as title
- obscene finger gesture
- male protagonist
- mr. bean character
- celebrity
- cameo appearance
- slapstick comedy
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- toyota land cruiser
- toyota corolla
- tiger aspect
- reference to leonardo da vinci
- gun in an airport
- toyota the car
- convertible car
- satire comedy
- mistaken for a doctor
- north america
- whistler's mother
- london england
- raised middle finger
- bullet
- latex gloves
- surgery
- surgical gown
- dental mask
- medical mask
- surgical mask
- vomiting
- turkey the bird
- miracle
- deep sleep
- speech
- red carpet
- coma
- motorcycle accident
- riding a motorcycle
- wearing underwear on head
- spiking drink
- switching keys
- skateboard
- flashlight
- sneaking out
- boy
- reference to cindy crawford
- marital problem
Bean Cast
Rowan Atkinson stars in Bean. Directed by Mel Smith.
- Director Mel Smith
Bean Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bean 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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Bean Plot Summary
What happens in Bean from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr. Bean, an eccentric caretaker at the British National Gallery in London, finds himself on the verge of losing his job due to his lack of professionalism, often opting to sleep rather than work. However, the Chairman of the board, who has a fondness for Rowan Atkinson, decides against firing him. Instead, the board chooses to send Mr. Bean to Los Angeles, where he must represent the gallery at an important conference regarding their latest acquisition, the illustrious painting “Whistler’s Mother,” valued at a staggering $50 million, thanks to the donation from military officer General Newton.
Full summary
The whole story of Bean, scene by scene
Bean Box Office & Budget
Bean grossed $251.2 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 14 times what it cost. $45.3 million came from the US and Canada and $205.9 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$251.2M
14× its budget
- US & Canada
- $45.3M
- International
- $205.9M
- Budget
- $18M
Bean Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Teaser Teaser Trailer
- Clip Mr. Bean Pretends to Be a Doctor
How Well Do You Know Bean?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What position does Mr. Bean hold at the British national gallery?
Cars in Bean
53 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford Mustang and the 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1965 Ford Mustang Main role -
1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
Harley-Davidson XL Sportster Minor role -
1994 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Minor role
Bean Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie” and “Mr. Bean - Mais Atrapalhado do Que Nunca”.
- Also known as
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- Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie
- Mr. Bean - Mais Atrapalhado do Que Nunca
- Bean, la película del desastre
- Bean, lo último en cine catastrófico
- Mister Bean - O Filme
- Mr. Bean - Az igazi katasztrófafilm
- Bean : L'ultime film catastrophe
- Bean, le film le plus catastrophe
- Mr. Bean, le film le plus catastrophe
- Mr. Bean : Le Film le plus catastrophe
- בין: הקומדיה הקולנועית המטורפת
- בין: סרט האסונות האולטימטיבי
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- בין: הסרט
- Ngài Bean
- Mr Bean: 1 - Bean, lo último en cine catastrófico
- 憨豆的大灾难
- Bean - Der ultimative Katastrophenfilm
- Мистер Бин
- Mr. Bean - L'ultima catastrofe
- Bean: Um Autêntico Desastre
- Bean - den totala katastroffilmen
- Мистър Бийн
- מיסטר בין: הסרט
- Mr. Bean: Největší filmová katastrofa
- Jaś Fasola: Nadciąga totalny kataklizm
- 憨豆先生的大灾难
- Bean - den ultimative katastrofefilm
- Bean - Az igazi katasztrófafilm
- Bean - äärimmäinen katastrofielokuva
- Bean: O comedie dezastru
- Bean: Bir Felaket Filmi
- Bean: Η Υπέρτατη Ταινία Καταστροφής
- Bean... film vrhunske katastrofe
- Bean - den store katastrofefilmen
- Mr. Bean - O Filme
- 빈
- Містер Бін в Америці
- ビーン
- Bean: Najväčšia filmová katastrofa
- 豆豆秀
- Bean: El nombre del desastre
- Mister Bin
- 戇豆先生
- Ponas Bynas
- บีน เดอะ มูฟวี่ "เรื่องนี้...ไม่มีชื่อไทย", მისტერ ბინი
- Bean: L'ultime film catastrophe
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Bean FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bean, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bean?
Bean runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Bean released?
Bean was released on November 7, 1997.
Who directed Bean?
Bean was directed by Mel Smith.
More films by Mel Smith Who is in the cast of Bean?
Bean stars Rowan Atkinson.
How much did Bean make at the box office?
Bean grossed $251.2 million worldwide ($45.3 million domestic, $205.9 million international) on a budget of $18 million.
How is Bean rated?
Bean has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Bean have a post-credit scene?
No. Bean has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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