What About Bob?

1991 PG 1h 39m DVD

What About Bob?

1991 PG 1h 39m DVD
  • Overview
  • Details
Determined to receive treatment, Bob Wiley, a neurotic New Yorker with a host of phobias, follows his psychiatrist on vacation. His pompous shrink tries to get rid of the unwanted patient, but Bob ingratiates himself with the doctor's family.
Cast
Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, Charlie Korsmo, Kathryn Erbe, Tom Aldredge, Aida Turturro, Susan Willis, Roger Bowen, Fran Brill, Brian Reddy, Doris Belack, Melinda Mullins, Marcella Lowery, Margot Welch, Barbara Andres
Director
Frank Oz
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 12+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 12+
age 12+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie contains a mild amount of profanity, much of it delivered in scenes mocking Tourette's Syndrome. The profanity is silly, with insults like "testicle head" and "barf-breathed douche mouth" predominating; nonetheless, it may be too much for some kids and parents. The movie also makes light of serious mental health issues such as paranoia and agoraphobia and features a main character who's essentially a stalker, though this is presented humorously. Some cartoonish violence occurs near the end; for instance, one character hangs explosives on another and threatens to blow him up.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

The main characters indulge in cartoonish, slapstick violence (lots of falls and the like).

Language

Several silly yet profane insults, including words like "damn," "bitch," "dick," "testicles," and "suck." Most of the language comes in scenes mocking Tourette's Syndrome.

Social Behavior

The movie makes light of serious mental health issues and turns what's essentially stalking into situation comedy. But there are also some positive take-aways about valuing family and the importance of feeling loved and included.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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