Bob Roberts

– Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Ro..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
1992
Bob Roberts (1992)

Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Robbins. Bob Roberts is a folksinger with a difference: He offers tunes that protest welfare chiselers, liberal whining, and the like. As the filmmakers follow his campaign, Robbins gives needle-sharp insight into the way candidates manipulate the media.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Bob Roberts (1992) - Trailer

Release Date:

04 Sep 1992

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tim Robbins

Writer:

Tim Robbins

Main Actors:

Tim Robbins, Giancarlo Esposito, Alan Rickman, Ray Wise

Plot:

Documentary-style look at the fictional Senatorial campaign of Bob Roberts, an arch-conservative folk singer turned politician. This political satire includes several original songs co-written and performed by writer/director/star Tim Robbins, and cameo appearances by other stars as reporters and news anchors.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Paramount

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
97%
Metacritic:
70%