What About Bob? (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
What About Bob? is a 1991 comedy directed by Frank Oz, starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $63.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is What About Bob? About?
The premise of What About Bob? without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A successful but neurotic psychiatrist's attempt at a relaxing family vacation is hilariously derailed when one of his patients, Bob Wiley, follows him to his Vermont retreat. Bob's clinginess and constant need for attention quickly disrupt the carefully planned getaway, forcing the doctor and his family to confront their own anxieties while trying to manage the increasingly chaotic situation. The psychiatrist's professional composure deteriorates as he struggles to regain control, leading to a series of comical mishaps and unexpected bonds.
What About Bob? Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heimlich maneuver
- surprise birthday party
- neurosis
- psychiatrist
- tv interview
- frustration
- farce
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- mother son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
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- bomb
- question mark in title
- mental breakdown
- egotist
- vacation
- phobia
- therapist
- family vacation
- lake
- obsessive compulsive disorder
- goldfish
- question in title
- yuppie
- mental illness
- doctor patient relationship
- therapy
- elevator
- unwanted guest
- character name in title
- diving into water
- splashed with mud
- exploding house
- committed to a mental institution
- choking on food
- bust
- relief
- anger
- woods
- dinner
- apology
- grudge
- nervous breakdown
- book
- family relationships
- lie
- pier
- sailboat
- dysfunctional family
What About Bob? Cast
Bill Murray leads the cast, with Richard Dreyfuss. Directed by Frank Oz.
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Director Frank Oz
More from Frank Oz
More films directed by Frank Oz, best-rated first: Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself, Little Shop of Horrors, Bowfinger and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
What About Bob? Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave What About Bob? 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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What About Bob? Plot Summary
What happens in What About Bob? 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
In the chaotic world of phobias, Bob Wiley struggles to find peace within the confines of his New York City apartment, which has turned into a veritable prison. Despite his regular therapy sessions, his journey towards healing seems like a constant uphill battle. His therapists, increasingly frustrated by his incessant neediness and intrusions, ultimately send him to seek help from the self-centered Dr. Leo Marvin. Initially excited by Leo’s recent book, Baby Steps, Bob feels a spark of hope during their first session. However, his optimism is short-lived when Leo, eager for a family vacation, brushes him off after their initial meeting, leaving Bob in a state of despair.
Full summary
The whole story of What About Bob?, scene by scene
What About Bob? Box Office
What About Bob? grossed $63.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$63.7M
- US & Canada
- $63.7M
What About Bob? Trailers & Videos
The trailer of What About Bob?.
How Well Do You Know What About Bob??
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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- Question 10: not answered
What are Bob Wiley's main challenges that affect his daily life?
Cars in What About Bob?
14 cars on screen, including the 1979 Jeep Wagoneer and the 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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1979 Jeep Wagoneer Main role -
1987 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role -
1982 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1966 Ford F-100 Minor role
What About Bob? Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “¿Qué pasa con Bob?” and “Hvad med Bob?”.
- Also known as
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- ¿Qué pasa con Bob?
- Hvad med Bob?
- A co Bob
- Hur mår Bob?
- А як же Боб?
- Was ist mit Bob?
- Tutte le manie di Bob
- Quoi de neuf
- Bob ?
- Isten nem ver Bobbal
- А как же Боб?
- A co Bob?
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- מה הסיפור שלך בוב?
- Peki Ya Bob?
- Ce-i cu Bob?
- Επιτέλους
- Τι Θα Γίνει με τον Μπομπ;
- Co z tym Bobem?
- Какво става с Боб?
- Que Se Passa Com o Bob?
- Nosso Querido Bob
- 밥에게 무슨 일이 생겼나
- 天才也疯狂
- Què se n’ha fet d’en Bob?
- ¿Qué tal
Seen What About Bob??
Movies Like What About Bob?
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Bob’s Birthday, Bad Therapy and The Thing About My Folks.
What About Bob? FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of What About Bob?, each answered in a sentence.
How long is What About Bob??
What About Bob? runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was What About Bob? released?
What About Bob? was released on May 17, 1991.
Who directed What About Bob??
What About Bob? was directed by Frank Oz.
More films by Frank Oz Who is in the cast of What About Bob??
What About Bob? stars Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss.
How much did What About Bob? make at the box office?
What About Bob? grossed $63.7 million worldwide.
How is What About Bob? rated?
What About Bob? has 60 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does What About Bob? have a post-credit scene?
No. What About Bob? has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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