Bobby (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bobby is a 2006 historical drama starring Anthony Hopkins. It runs 2 hours and earned $20.7 million worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2007. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bobby About?
The premise of Bobby without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bobby struggles with his decision to leave the seminary, drawn away from his religious aspirations by the temptation of a passionate love. The film follows his journey as he navigates the complexities of romance and the conflict between his faith and personal desires, ultimately questioning his path and the unexpected turns life can take.
Bobby Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robert f. kennedy character
- robert f. kennedy assassination
- american history
- helicopter
- reference to harry s. truman
- 1960s
- multiple storylines
- all star cast
- ensemble cast
- american politics
- grand hotel format
- june 5 1968
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- name in title
- june 1968
- one word title
- year 1968
- ambassador hotel los angeles
- assassin
- alcoholic singer
- vietnam war era
- social drama
- hotel lobby
- hotel kitchen
- california presidential primary
- racist
- ethel kennedy character
- reporters
- busboy
- talent manager
- martin luther king assassination
- political drama
- restaurant manager
- switchboard operator
- prologue and epilogue
- pantry
- begins with a montage
- waitress
- beauty salon
- disillusionment
- americana
- eastern socialite
- hotel doorman
- sous chef
- chess game
- cuckolded wife
- reference to czechoslovakia
- non sexual male nudity
- beautician
- sirhan sirhan
- campaign worker
Bobby Cast
Anthony Hopkins stars in Bobby.
Bobby Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bobby 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 64% User score
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Bobby Plot Summary
What happens in Bobby from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Starring Anthony Hopkins in a pivotal role, the film recreates the aura of the Kennedy era by weaving real broadcast and newsfilm footage of the senator with dramatic episodes featuring a broad ensemble of mostly fictional characters. The storytelling approach mirrors a classic ensemble device—think Grand Hotel and, at times, Robert Altman’s Nashville—where interlocking lives unfold within a single setting and a shared historical moment.
Full summary
The whole story of Bobby, scene by scene
Bobby Box Office
Bobby grossed $20.7 million worldwide. $11.2 million came from the US and Canada and $9.5 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.7M
- US & Canada
- $11.2M
- International
- $9.5M
Bobby Awards & Nominations
Bobby earned 4 award nominations, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2007. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2007.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2007 2 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Song
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
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Golden Globes 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Bobby Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bobby.
How Well Do You Know Bobby?
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
Who shoots Robert F. Kennedy just after he delivers his acceptance speech?
Cars in Bobby
17 cars on screen, including the 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the Checker Taxicab.
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1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1963 Imperial LeBaron Minor role -
International Harvester Loadstar Minor role
Bobby Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Бобби” and “Bobby - Sie alle hatten einen Traum”.
- Also known as
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- Бобби
- Bobby - Sie alle hatten einen Traum
- Bobby - Der letzte Tag von Robert F. Kennedy
- Bobby Kennedy - A végzetes nap
- Atentát v Ambassadoru
- בובי
- 바비
- Боби
- 鲍比
- ボビー
- 驚爆時刻
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Movies Like Bobby
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bobby Kennedy for President, Prayers for Bobby and Robert Kennedy & His Times.
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Bobby Kennedy for President 2018 -
Prayers for Bobby 2009 -
Robert Kennedy & His Times 1985 -
RFK Must Die: The Assassination of Bobby Kennedy 2007 -
What Happened to Bobby Earl? 1997 -
Bringing Up Bobby 2012 -
Kennedy 1983 -
Bobby Deerfield 1977 -
The Killing of Bobby Greene 1994 -
Bob Roberts 1992 -
JFK 1991 -
LBJ 2017
Bobby FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Bobby, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bobby?
Bobby runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Bobby released?
Bobby was released on November 17, 2006.
Who is in the cast of Bobby?
Bobby stars Anthony Hopkins.
How much did Bobby make at the box office?
Bobby grossed $20.7 million worldwide ($11.2 million domestic, $9.5 million international).
How is Bobby rated?
Bobby has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Bobby nominated for any awards?
Bobby received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Bobby have a post-credit scene?
No. Bobby has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bobby in?
The original language of Bobby is Malayalam.
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