Bob Roberts
Seen it?1992 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Nashville or A Mighty Wind, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Millionaire conservative Bob Roberts launches an insurgent campaign against incumbent senator Brickley Paiste, firing up crowds at his rallies by singing '60s-style acoustic folk songs with lyrics espousing far-right conservative social and economic views.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Robbins
- Tim RobbinsBob Roberts
- Giancarlo EspositoBugs Raplin
- Alan RickmanLukas Hart III
- Ray WiseChet MacGregor
- Brian MurrayTerry Manchester
- Gore VidalSenator Brickley Paiste
- Rebecca JenkinsDelores Perrigrew
- Harry LennixFranklin Dockett
- John OttavinoClark Anderson
- Robert StantonBart Macklerooney