What About Bob?

"Well, if I fake it then I don't have it."

Dr. Leo Marvin (Dreyfus) is a well-known psychiatrist who is enjoying the success of his most recent book "Baby Steps."  A colleague refers a new patient to him: Bob (Murray).  Bob is afraid of pretty much everyhing, is very needy, and has gone through several psychiatrists.  Dr. Marvin is leaving for a month-long vacation to New Hampshire with his family, and is shocked to find Bob has followed him.

Dr. Marvin's wife Fay (Hagerty) and children Siggy (Korsmo) and Anna (Erbe) are thrilled to have Bob join them.  Bob and Siggy are kindred spirits and quickly become best friends.  Bob also strikes up a a friendship with Anna when she needs someone to talk to.  Bob charms everyone he meets, except for Dr. Marvin.  Dr. Marvin just wants life to return to normal, but can he survive vacation with Bob?


What happens when your life gets turned upside-down and there's nothing you can do about it? If you are psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin (as played by Richard Dreyfus) you want to maim, kill, destroy, etc. (not necessarily in that order) the problem and return your life to a state of normalcy. But when you have a problem like Bob...

I love Bill Murray films...especially this one. Murray is completely lovable as Bob and watching Richard Dreyfus' descent to madness is great! There are some classic one-liners, and the film is great fun to watch!!

Rent it once: I own it...but I think everyone should see it at least once

Dude, it's quotable: so many lines, so little time!

What About Bob? (1991) 99 minutes

Director: Frank Oz

Starring: Bill Murray as Bob Wiley

Richard Dreyfus as Dr. Leo Marvin

Julie Hagerty as Fay Marvin

Charlie Korsmo as Siggy Marvin

Kathryn Erbe as Anna Marvin

Tom Aldredge as Mr. Guttman

Susan Willis as Mrs. Guttman