7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
Overview
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film portrays the struggles of homelessness and addiction but champions an individualistic solution centered on personal responsibility, self-reliance, and the transformative power of a unique bond, rather than advocating for systemic change.
The movie features a cast that reflects the natural diversity of an urban setting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on the challenges of homelessness and addiction, portraying the protagonist empathetically without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film 'A Street Cat Named Bob' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the protagonist's struggle with addiction and his bond with a stray cat, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The film 'A Street Cat Named Bob' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the real-life story of a homeless musician's recovery from addiction, aided by his bond with a stray cat, making the portrayal of transsexual issues not applicable to its content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on a true story, with the main characters, James Bowen and his cat Bob, retaining their real-life genders. No established characters from the source material or history were portrayed with a different gender.
The film is based on a real-life autobiography. The main character, James Bowen, and other established characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life or book counterparts. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.9
Critic Ratings
7.7
5.4
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