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Bringing Up Bobby

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 33m
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5.0/10
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Milla Jovovich, Famke Janssen, Bill Pullman, Marcia Cross, and Spencer List in Bringing Up Bobby (2011)
A con artist moves her son to a conservative neighborhood in Oklahoma in an effort to build a better future, but it doesn't take long for her past to catch up with her, and for her son's behavior to cause problems of its own.
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A con artist moves her son to a conservative neighborhood in Oklahoma in an effort to build a better future, but it doesn't take long for her past to catch up with her, and for her son's beh... Read allA con artist moves her son to a conservative neighborhood in Oklahoma in an effort to build a better future, but it doesn't take long for her past to catch up with her, and for her son's behavior to cause problems of its own.A con artist moves her son to a conservative neighborhood in Oklahoma in an effort to build a better future, but it doesn't take long for her past to catch up with her, and for her son's behavior to cause problems of its own.

  • Director
    • Famke Janssen
  • Writers
    • Cole Frates
    • Famke Janssen
  • Stars
    • Milla Jovovich
    • Bill Pullman
    • Marcia Cross
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    5.0/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Famke Janssen
    • Writers
      • Cole Frates
      • Famke Janssen
    • Stars
      • Milla Jovovich
      • Bill Pullman
      • Marcia Cross
    • 20User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Olive
    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Kent
    Marcia Cross
    Marcia Cross
    • Mary
    Spencer List
    Spencer List
    • Bobby
    Don Kruizinga
    Don Kruizinga
    • Car Salesman
    • (as Don Kruzinga)
    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Walt
    Dalton Olive
    Dalton Olive
    • Earl
    Robin Brooks
    • Teacher
    Milton Killen
    • Parking Lot Guy
    Eric Starkey
    Eric Starkey
    • John Lewis III
    Dan Corley
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    Deedra Jordan-Evans
    Deedra Jordan-Evans
    • Doctor
    • (as Deedra Jordon)
    Molly Reilly
    • Nurse
    Sanford Kelly
    • Kent's Driver Gerry
    Jane Hall
    Jane Hall
    • Secretary Carol
    Braden Fowler
    • Sam
    Brandon E. Jackson
    Brandon E. Jackson
    • Insurance Agent
    • (as Brandon Jackson)
    Harry Falter
    • Policeman
    • Director
      • Famke Janssen
    • Writers
      • Cole Frates
      • Famke Janssen
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Shot in and around Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the summer of 2010. It was shot in 22 days and made use of the Oklahoma tax credit.
    • Goofs
      When Olive and Walt speak by the pool, a big square studio light is reflected in Olive's sunglasses.
    • Quotes

      Nurse: You forgot to fill out your age, what is it?

      Olive: [in nearly a whisper] Oh uh two, eight, uh 68.

      Nurse: I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you, could you speak up...

      Olive: [frustrated now] August 2nd, 1968.

      Nurse: Wow! You're the exact same age as *my* mom. Neat.

    • Connections
      References Bringing Up Baby (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      A friend
      Written by Ann Davison

      Performed by Ray Hatcher

    User reviews20

    Featured review
    5/10

    An OK movie to watch but nothing amazing. A nothing type movie that felt like it was made just to make a movie. I say B-

    "I just don't want Bobby to end up like me and you." Olive (Jovovich) is a single mother/con-artist who is trying her best to raise her son Bobby as best as she can. Bobby starts to act up in class but Olive doesn't see anything wrong with what Bobby does. When a freak accident causes Kent (Pullman) to come into their lives Bobby has a chance at a better life, but Olive has a choice to make. This is not a bad movie at all but it is another movie that has a lot of heart but really nothing else. It's not a total nothing movie because there is a plot but it has the feel of a movie that is just made in order to spend money. I'm not saying that this is a bad movie because I did enjoy it and it was a decent watch, but don't expect anything that will make you think. There really is nothing else to say about this other then that. Overall, a decent watch but nothing amazing. I give it a B-.
    • cosmo_tiger
    • Sep 29, 2012
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    • Release date
      • 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Netherlands
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Educando a Bobby
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dutch Tilt Film
      • Fu Works
      • Head Gear Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,975
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,005
      • Sep 30, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,975
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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