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Mr. Bean's Vacation (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Mr. Bean's Vacation (2007) movie poster

Mr. Bean's Vacation is a 2007 family comedy directed by Steve Bendelack, starring Rowan Atkinson and Willem Dafoe. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $232.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
worldwide gross
$232.2M
Metascore
56
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Mr. Bean's Vacation (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Steve Bendelack
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Mr. Bean's Vacation About?

The premise of Mr. Bean's Vacation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Escaping the dreary London weather, the perpetually clumsy Mr. Bean heads to the glamorous French Riviera for a vacation in Cannes. However, his trip swiftly spirals into a whirlwind of chaotic mishaps and bizarre misunderstandings. A series of unfortunate events leads to him being mistaken for a thief, and he desperately tries to document everything with his camera. Can he navigate the complexities of the situation and avoid serious trouble, or will his dream vacation end in disaster?

Mr. Bean's Vacation Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Mr. Bean's Vacation Cast

Rowan Atkinson leads the cast, with Willem Dafoe. Directed by Steve Bendelack.

From the director

More from Steve Bendelack

More films directed by Steve Bendelack: We’re Doomed! The Dad’s Army Story, The Harry Hill Movie, Mr. Bean’s Holiday and The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse.

Full filmography
Ratings

Mr. Bean's Vacation Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mr. Bean's Vacation 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

Mr. Bean's Vacation Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Bean's Vacation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mr. Bean, played by Rowan Atkinson, participates in a raffle, but to his dismay, his number 616 is mistakenly read upside down as 919. This confusion frightens him, leading him to toss his ticket into a toy train cart. In a twist of fate, he retrieves his ticket just in time to claim an exciting grand prize: a train journey to Cannes, a Sony video camera, and EUR200. Enthusiastically, Mr. Bean begins filming his adventures with the new camera.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Bean's Vacation, scene by scene

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Box office

Mr. Bean's Vacation Box Office

Mr. Bean's Vacation grossed $232.2 million worldwide. $33.3 million came from the US and Canada and $198.9 million (86%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$232.2M

US & Canada
$33.3M
International
$198.9M
US & Canada 14% Rest of the world 86%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Bean's Vacation?

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

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What number does Mr. Bean’s winning raffle ticket read when it is mistakenly viewed upside down?

Cars

Cars in Mr. Bean's Vacation

44 cars on screen, including the 1982 Mini 1000 MkIV and the 1980 Peugeot 504 Pick-Up.

All 44 cars
  • 1982 Mini 1000 MkIV in Mr. Bean's Vacation 1982 Mini 1000 MkIV Main role
  • 1980 Peugeot 504 Pick-Up in Mr. Bean's Vacation 1980 Peugeot 504 Pick-Up Important role
  • 1975 Volkswagen Bus T2 Typ 2 in Mr. Bean's Vacation 1975 Volkswagen Bus T2 Typ 2 Important role
  • 1990 BMW K 75 RT in Mr. Bean's Vacation 1990 BMW K 75 RT Minor role

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FAQ

Mr. Bean's Vacation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr. Bean's Vacation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Bean's Vacation?

Mr. Bean's Vacation runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Mr. Bean's Vacation released?

Mr. Bean's Vacation was released on August 24, 2007.

Who directed Mr. Bean's Vacation?

Mr. Bean's Vacation was directed by Steve Bendelack.

More films by Steve Bendelack

Who is in the cast of Mr. Bean's Vacation?

Mr. Bean's Vacation stars Rowan Atkinson and Willem Dafoe.

How much did Mr. Bean's Vacation make at the box office?

Mr. Bean's Vacation grossed $232.2 million worldwide ($33.3 million domestic, $198.9 million international).

How is Mr. Bean's Vacation rated?

Mr. Bean's Vacation has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic.

Does Mr. Bean's Vacation have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Mr. Bean's Vacation has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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