# A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)

> A recovering London busker finds an unlikely partner in a stray ginger cat whose companionship helps him reclaim his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/269639

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Director: Roger Spottiswoode
- Cast: Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Stewart Head, Caroline Goodall, Beth Goddard, Darren Evans, Ruth Sheen
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3606888/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: heartwarming, sincere, hopeful, family movie night, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of redemption and friendship unfolds through the bond between a man and a stray cat.

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