Bean
"One man. One masterpiece. One very big mistake."
Originally released in 1997. Bean is a family/adventure film. directed by Mel Smith. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, and Pamela Reed
Synopsis
Childlike Englishman, Mr. Bean, is an incompetent watchman at the Royal National Gallery. After the museum's board of directors' attempt to have him fired is blocked by the chairman, who has taken a liking to Bean, they send him to Los Angeles to act as their ambassador for the unveiling of a historic painting to humiliate him. Fooled, Mr. Bean must now successfully unveil the painting or risk his and a hapless Los Angeles curator's termination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2,526 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$251.2M
14.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Rowan Atkinson
as Mr. Bean
Peter MacNicol
as David Langley
Pamela Reed
as Alison Langley
Tricia Vessey
as Jennifer Langley
Andrew Lawrence
as Kevin Langley
Harris Yulin
as George Grierson
Burt Reynolds
as General Newton
Richard Gant
as Lieutenant Brutus
Chris Ellis
as Detective Butler
Tom McGowan
as Walter Merchandise
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $251,212,670
Production Companies
- Working Title Films
- Tiger Aspect
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bean about?
Childlike Englishman, Mr. Bean, is an incompetent watchman at the Royal National Gallery. After the museum's board of directors' attempt to have him fired is blocked by the chairman, who has taken ...
Who directed Bean?
Bean was directed by Mel Smith.
How long is Bean?
Bean has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Bean released?
Bean was released on July 3, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bean?
The main cast of Bean includes Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed, Tricia Vessey, Andrew Lawrence.
Is Bean worth watching?
Bean has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 2,526 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.