

A Street Cat Named Bob
2016, English. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger SpottiswoodeDirector
- Luke TreadawayJames Bowen
- Ruta GedmintasBetty
- Joanne FroggattVal
- Anthony Stewart HeadNigel Bowen
- Caroline GoodallMary
- Beth GoddardHillary
- Darren EvansBaz
- Ruth SheenElsie
- Nina WadiaBus Conductress
- John HenshawTube Station Guard
- Nadine MarshallKelly
- Lorraine AshbourneLocal Housing Officer
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg
- Written by
- Tim John, Maria Nation
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $18M
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What A Street Cat Named Bob is based on
A Street Cat Named Bob is based on A Street Cat Named Bob, a 2010 novel by James Bowen.
Novel · 2010
A Street Cat Named Bob
By James Bowen
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A Street Cat Named Bob: quick answers
What comes after A Street Cat Named Bob?
Next in the series: A Christmas Gift from Bob (2020).
Is A Street Cat Named Bob worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,608 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does A Street Cat Named Bob have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Street Cat Named Bob. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Street Cat Named Bob parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Street Cat Named Bob is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Street Cat Named Bob on?
A Street Cat Named Bob is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Street Cat Named Bob?
If you liked A Street Cat Named Bob, try A Dog's Purpose, The Jungle Book, A Christmas Gift from Bob.
Who directed A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016) was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt.
What is A Street Cat Named Bob based on?
A Street Cat Named Bob is based on A Street Cat Named Bob, a 2010 novel by James Bowen.