---
title: "A Street Cat Named Bob"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-street-cat-named-bob-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 404378
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# A Street Cat Named Bob (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-street-cat-named-bob-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Street Cat Named Bob is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Family, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, Prescience. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A homeless busker and recovering addict has his life transformed by a stray ginger cat."

### Why Watch
- features a life-saving friendship between a man and a cat
- stars Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head, and Bob the Cat as himself

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with themes of homelessness and recovering drug addiction
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of homelessness and recovering drug addiction within a family and drama genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, family, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roger Spottiswoode
- **Networks / Studios**: Iris Productions, Shooting Script Films, Prescience

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Luke Treadaway** as *James Bowen*
- **Ruta Gedmintas** as *Betty*
- **Joanne Froggatt** as *Val*
- **Anthony Stewart Head** as *Nigel Bowen*
- **Caroline Goodall** as *Mary*
- **Beth Goddard** as *Hillary*
- **Darren Evans** as *Baz*
- **Ruth Sheen** as *Elsie*
- **Nina Wadia** as *Bus Conductress*
- **John Henshaw** as *Tube Station Guard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film premiered in London on 3 November 2016 and had a general release the next day, with a US release on 11/18/2016.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head, and Bob the Cat as himself.

### Q: What is the film about?
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under family and drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Street Cat Named Bob — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404378)
- [A Street Cat Named Bob (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film))
- [A Street Cat Named Bob 76% (2016) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/435386-a-street-cat-named-bob)
- [Kocour Bob - A Street Cat Named Bob (2016) BDRip. CZ Dabing…](https://prehrajto.cz/kocour-bob-a-street-cat-named-bob-2016-bdrip-cz-dabing/5c8b64ced01bc)
- [A Street Cat Named Bob - James Bowen | Knihy Dobrovský](https://www.knihydobrovsky.cz/kniha/street-cat-named-bob-600435)

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