A bumbling tourist creates holiday chaos across France while reuniting a boy with his father.
Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on YouTube (free).
Nothing past what a G promises: no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.
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Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two reunite. On the way he discovers France, bicycling and true love, among other things.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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