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What About Bob?

  • 19911991
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
69K
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Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss in What About Bob? (1991)
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A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation.A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation.A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
69K
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  • Director
    • Frank Oz
  • Writers
    • Alvin Sargent(story)
    • Laura Ziskin(story)
    • Tom Schulman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Julie Hagerty
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Oz
  • Writers
    • Alvin Sargent(story)
    • Laura Ziskin(story)
    • Tom Schulman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Bill Murray
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Julie Hagerty
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 205User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Charlie Korsmo, Kathryn Erbe, and Julie Hagerty in What About Bob? (1991)

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    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Bob Wileyas Bob Wiley
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Dr. Leo Marvinas Dr. Leo Marvin
    Julie Hagerty
    Julie Hagerty
    • Fay Marvinas Fay Marvin
    Charlie Korsmo
    Charlie Korsmo
    • Siggy Marvinas Siggy Marvin
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • Anna Marvinas Anna Marvin
    Tom Aldredge
    Tom Aldredge
    • Mr. Guttmanas Mr. Guttman
    Susan Willis
    • Mrs. Guttmanas Mrs. Guttman
    Roger Bowen
    Roger Bowen
    • Philas Phil
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Lilyas Lily
    Brian Reddy
    Brian Reddy
    • Carswell Fensterwaldas Carswell Fensterwald
    Doris Belack
    Doris Belack
    • Dr. Tomskyas Dr. Tomsky
    Melinda Mullins
    Melinda Mullins
    • Marie Gradyas Marie Grady
    Marcella Lowery
    Marcella Lowery
    • Bettyas Betty…
    Margot Welch
    • Gwenas Gwen…
    Barbara Andres
    • Claireas Claire…
    Aida Turturro
    Aida Turturro
    • Prostituteas Prostitute
    Stuart Rudin
    Stuart Rudin
    • Crazy Man in New York Streetas Crazy Man in New York Street
    Cortez Nance Jr.
    • Lobby Doormanas Lobby Doorman
    • Director
      • Frank Oz
    • Writers
      • Alvin Sargent(story)
      • Laura Ziskin(story)
      • Tom Schulman(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In interviews both Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss admitted that they did not get along during filming.
    • Goofs
      When Marie from Good Morning America (1975) is interviewing Dr. Marvin and Bob, Leo inadvertently calls her "Joan" the first time he speaks to her. Joan Lunden plays/is the home-base correspondent for GMA. Leo had been rehearsing his speech to Joan Lunden all night, but Marie was the interviewer that came to his house. Leo froze up on TV and repeated his rehearsed message even though it was no longer appropriate.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Leo Marvin: I want some peace and quiet!

      Bob Wiley: Well, I'll be quiet.

      Siggy: I'll be peace!

      [Bob and Siggy burst into giggles]

    • Alternate versions
      Recent 2004 airing on TBS uses the term "tourette's syndrome" instead of the TV-friendly toned-down "Buddy's disease", and used *almost* all of the original dialog associated with it.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Soapdish/What About Bob?/Hudson Hawk/Only the Lonely (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Jolt
      Written by Gerry Hurtado and Chris Abbott

      Performed by Skatemaster Tate and The Concrete Crew

      Courtesy of Russett Records

    User reviews205

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Bill Murray at his best!
    "What About Bob?" is a laugh-out riot with Bill Murray playing the title character of Bob Wiley, a somewhat neurotic nut ball who's in need of therapy in order to calm his nerves from all the fears he has from germs, elevators, and God knows what else. Richard Dreyfuss plays his psychiatrist Dr. Marvin, a pompous doctor who can't value time with his family until his book becomes a hit and has a chance to talk about it nationwide. It's when Bob and Dr. Marvin meet face-to-face where the barrel of laughs begin with the patient making his life upside down while winning the hearts of his family, enemies and everybody around him. I've been a fan of Bill Murray since his performances from Ghostbusters to Caddyshack and he never disappoints.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¿Que pasa Bob?
    • Filming locations
      • 8254 Scruggs Road, Moneta, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $39,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,707,829
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,216,334
      • May 19, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,707,829
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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