A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
A stray ginger cat brings hope and transforms the life of a struggling street musician.
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
How intense is A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What A Street Cat Named Bob feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream A Street Cat Named Bob
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob for you?
Is A Street Cat Named Bob scary?
No. A Street Cat Named Bob is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Street Cat Named Bob gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is A Street Cat Named Bob OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream A Street Cat Named Bob?
A Street Cat Named Bob is streaming on Kanopy, Fandango at Home (free), YouTube (free) and Prime Video.
Does A Street Cat Named Bob have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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