Bob Roberts (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bob Roberts is a 1992 comedy drama starring Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise and Tim Robbins. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $4.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1993. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
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What Is Bob Roberts About?
The premise of Bob Roberts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This offbeat comedy-drama follows Bob Roberts, a wealthy and charismatic businessman who decides to run for the US Senate. His campaign is fueled by catchy folk songs that subtly promote conservative viewpoints, gaining him a dedicated following. However, investigative journalist Bugs Raplin begins to scrutinize Roberts’s methods and financial backers. As Raplin gets closer to the truth, a failed assassination attempt throws the campaign into turmoil, raising questions about Roberts's supporters and the nature of political manipulation.
Bob Roberts Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- political satire
- election campaign
- satire
- mockumentary
- fake documentary
- folk singer
- reference to bob dylan
- propaganda
- political comedy
- senate election
- political campaign
- directed by star
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- 1990s
- conservative
- independent film
- mother son relationship
- character name as title
- iran contra
- drug smuggling
- conspiracy
- nicaragua
- nicaraguan contras
- government corruption
- complicity
- corruption
- government cover up
- government conspiracy
- cia drug trafficking
- amateur journalist
- far right
- investigative reporter
- cover up
- clandestine
- clandestine operation
- reference to the contras of nicaragua
- reference to iran contra affair
- iran contra scandal
- reference to oliver north
- iran contra affair
- reference to the iran contra scandal
- black ops
- black operation
- manipulative politician
- evil genius
- evil politician
- master manipulator
- rise of evil
- strongman leader
- ominous ending
- rise of fascism
Bob Roberts Cast
Giancarlo Esposito leads the cast, with Ray Wise and Tim Robbins.
Also Starring in Bob Roberts
· 6 moreBob Roberts Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bob Roberts 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Bob Roberts Plot Summary
What happens in Bob Roberts 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
In the scorching summer of 1990, Pennsylvania becomes the focal point of a heated senatorial battle between Brickley Paiste, the incumbent Democrat, and Bob Roberts, a conservative Republican who happens to be a folk singer. Through the lens of Terry Manchester, a British documentary filmmaker, viewers get an unsparing look at Roberts’ campaign as he energetically tours the state. The camera captures every detail, revealing his performances—songs and speeches that blend traditional values with a spirit of laissez-faire capitalism. This mix invokes a sense of nostalgia for the 1960s, even while starkly contrasting its foundational ideals.
Full summary
The whole story of Bob Roberts, scene by scene
Bob Roberts Box Office
Bob Roberts grossed $4.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.5M
- US & Canada
- $4.5M
Bob Roberts Awards & Nominations
Bob Roberts earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1993.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Tim Robbins
Bob Roberts Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bob Roberts.
How Well Do You Know Bob Roberts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the incumbent Democrat politician opposing Bob Roberts?
Cars in Bob Roberts
19 cars on screen, including the Honda VLX 600 Shadow and the 1986 Newell Classic.
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1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Background role
Bob Roberts Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ciudadano Bob Roberts” and “ボブ★ロバーツ／陰謀が生んだ英雄”.
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- Ciudadano Bob Roberts
- ボブ★ロバーツ／陰謀が生んだ英雄
- Μπομπ Ρόμπερτς
- בוב רוברטס
- Боб Робертс
- 밥 로버츠
- 天生赢家
- Ciutadà Bob Roberts
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Bob Roberts FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bob Roberts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Bob Roberts released?
Bob Roberts was released on September 4, 1992.
Who is in the cast of Bob Roberts?
Bob Roberts stars Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Wise and Tim Robbins, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bob Roberts make at the box office?
Bob Roberts grossed $4.5 million worldwide.
How is Bob Roberts rated?
Bob Roberts has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Bob Roberts nominated for any awards?
Bob Roberts received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Bob Roberts have a post-credit scene?
No. Bob Roberts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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