Bean (1997)
A childlike Englishman brings his absurd brand of broad comedy to Los Angeles, creating brisk, campy chaos.
Childlike Englishman, Mr. Bean, is an incompetent watchman at the Royal National Gallery. After the museum's board of directors' attempt to have him fired is blocked by the chairman, who has taken a liking to Bean, they send him to Los Angeles to act as their ambassador for the unveiling of a historic painting to humiliate him. Fooled, Mr. Bean must now successfully unveil the painting or risk his and a hapless Los Angeles curator's termination.
How intense is Bean?
Bean has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Bean feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampycrowd pleasingabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchParty
Where to stream Bean
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Bean for you?
Is Bean scary?
No. Bean is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bean gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bean sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Bean 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 Bean?
Bean runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Bean?
Bean is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Bean have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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