media

1. A STREET CAT NAMED BOB Independent film

2. PLOT
Based on a best selling book.
A true story of busker, James Bowen’s, recovery
from being a drug addict, who upon the way
comes into ownership of a stray ginger cat who
he names bob. The film follows James’s and
Bob’s journeys and stories along the way.

3. BASIC FACTS
Budget: $8 million
Opening weekend $35,000 (USA)
Released December 18th 2016 (USA)
Filming locations: London UK, Covent Garden London,
Vauxhall Bus station, London
Rating: 12 (drug use, strong language, some violent
scenes)
Tagline: Sometimes it takes nine lives to save one.

4. GENRE
Due to this film’s nature, it can fit into many genres.
The main four are:
Comedy
Drama
Family film
Biography

5. PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
Production Companies: Shooting Script Films,
Hindsight, Iris Productions
Distributed by Sony Pictures

6. FILM POSTER

7. MARKETING
Upcoming to the film, the
book racked up a lot of
popularity. This poster was
used to advertise the
book, then later the movie

8. WEBSITE/ MERCHANDISE
The official shop
website has
merchandise for A
Street Cat named
Bob, which includes
calendars and diaries

9. TRAILERS/ TEASERS
On the Sony Pictures Releasing UK youtube page, there
are 11 A Street Cat named Bob related videos, such as
clips from the movie, “Introducing Bob” and the
Official Trailier
The official trailer was released on 14 Sep 2016 and has
961,907 views

10. REVIEWS
Rotten Tomatoes reviews:
79% liked it, 4/5 stars
“A Street Cat Named Bob uses a fact-based feelgood tale as the inspiration
for an unapologetically heartwarming movie that should move all but the
most cynical of viewers.”
The Guardian: 3/5 stars
“A homeless junkie bonds with a cute cat in a heartwarming if slight buddy
film”
Empire: 2/5 stars
A Street Cat Named Bob has its heart in the right place but doesn’t quite
land on a tone to unite hard hitting drama and a cat-based comedy.