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What About Bob? (1991)

"Bob's a special kind of friend. The kind that drives you crazy."

6.919911h 40mEN
Comedy

Directed by Frank Oz

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

May 17, 1991

Director

Frank Oz

Official Trailer

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Overview

Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves B...

Cast

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Bob Wiley

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Dr. Leo Marvin

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Fay Marvin

Charlie Korsmo

Charlie Korsmo

Sigmund "Siggy" Marvin

Kathryn Erbe

Kathryn Erbe

Anna Marvin

Tom Aldredge

Tom Aldredge

Mr. Guttman

Susan Willis

Susan Willis

Mrs. Guttman

Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen

Phil

Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Lily Marvin

Brian Reddy

Brian Reddy

Carswell Fensterwald, M.D.

Doris Belack

Doris Belack

Dr. Catherine Tomsky

Melinda Mullins

Melinda Mullins

Marie Grady

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into What About Bob? (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of What About Bob?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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