Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- earnest
- hopeful
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics and viewers found Luke Treadaway and Bob the Cat appealing, but broadly regarded the sequel as predictable, padded, and overly preachy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James's struggle to keep Bob is placed against Christmas, with people rallying around them.
James is a struggling street musician and rough sleepers are central to the story's social context.
The animal welfare investigation threatens James's relationship with his beloved cat Bob.
James recalls a Christmas experience when he meets a rough sleeper.
Films like A Christmas Gift from Bob, and why
A Street Cat Named Bob
shared Christmas warmth, human-animal bond, and uplifting family drama
The Christmas Chronicles
shared sentimental holiday storytelling, vulnerable characters, and compassionate social themes
The Pursuit of Happyness
shared feel-good drama centered on homelessness, kindness, and personal renewal
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Martin Smith
- Release Date
- 2020-11-27
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (109)
Cast
- Luke Treadaway
- Kristina Tonteri-Young
- Phaldut Sharma
- Nina Wadia
- Celyn Jones
- Stefan Race
- Pepter Lunkuse
- Tim Plester
- Joanne Zorian
- Anna Wilson-Jones
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Christmas Gift from Bob about?
- A street musician and his beloved cat face an animal welfare investigation that inspires a Christmas campaign of compassion.
- What is A Christmas Gift from Bob like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Christmas Gift from Bob as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A Christmas Gift from Bob violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in A Christmas Gift from Bob as mild.
- What did critics think of A Christmas Gift from Bob?
- Critics and viewers found Luke Treadaway and Bob the Cat appealing, but broadly regarded the sequel as predictable, padded, and overly preachy.
- Which films are like A Christmas Gift from Bob?
- Films with a similar feel include A Street Cat Named Bob, The Christmas Chronicles, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
- How long is A Christmas Gift from Bob?
- A Christmas Gift from Bob runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Christmas Gift from Bob?
- In United States, A Christmas Gift from Bob is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
