What About Bob?
"Bob's a special kind of friend. The kind that drives you crazy."
Originally released in 1991. What About Bob? is a comedy film. directed by Frank Oz.
Starring Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, and Julie Hagerty
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 17, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (879 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$63.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bill Murray
as Bob Wiley
Richard Dreyfuss
as Dr. Leo Marvin
Julie Hagerty
as Fay Marvin
Charlie Korsmo
as Sigmund "Siggy" Marvin
Kathryn Erbe
as Anna Marvin
Tom Aldredge
as Mr. Guttman
Susan Willis
as Mrs. Guttman
Roger Bowen
as Phil
Fran Brill
as Lily Marvin
Brian Reddy
as Carswell Fensterwald, M.D.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $63,710,000
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What About Bob? about?
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 Marvi...
Who directed What About Bob??
What About Bob? was directed by Frank Oz.
How long is What About Bob??
What About Bob? has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was What About Bob? released?
What About Bob? was released on May 17, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What About Bob??
The main cast of What About Bob? includes Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, Charlie Korsmo, Kathryn Erbe.
Is What About Bob? worth watching?
What About Bob? has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 879 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.