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Bean

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Bean

PG-13

Released Nov 7, 1997

1h 30m

Comedy

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At the Royal National Gallery in London, the bumbling Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is a guard with good intentions who always seems to destroy anything he touches. Unless, of course, he's sleeping on the job. With the chairman (John Mills) blocking Bean's firing, the board decides to send him to a Los Angeles art gallery under false credentials. When Bean arrives, his chaos-causing ways are as sharp as ever, and curator David Langley (Peter MacNicol) has the unenviable task of keeping Bean in line.

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Critics Consensus

Bean boasts a terrifically talented physical comedian in the title role, but his constant mugging and silly slapstick quickly wear thin.

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Brandon Judell

IndieWire

How many English language films can say, "To hell with America!"? Very few. Basically only "Bean", which has already racked up over $100 million before the picture has even unspooled in one New Jersey mall.

Jun 12, 2018

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Mike Clark

USA Today

We'll forgive England for the Spice Girls. Maybe even Benny Hill, Joan Collins, Boy George, Fergie and that habit of pouring milk in tea. But with Bean's arrival, it might mean war.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 10, 2018

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

On television, Bean is charming. In a feature film, directed by Mel Smith, the schtick is overkill.

Rated: C

Jan 10, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Atkinson isn't afraid to use a few of his best skits from the original show in this theatrical venture, but he adds enough new elements to be thoroughly fresh.

Rated: 7/10

Sep 10, 2020

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Rob Nelson

Boston Phoenix

Atkinson's reactive brand of bug-eyed and near-silent comedy has always been more akin to Jacques Tati--plus a lecherous pinch of Jerry Lewis, the better to invade the viewer's personal space.

Sep 5, 2009

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Ever since I've had to rent a movie, I've always given myself a single rule: watch it to the end. When I laid my eyes upon the first half of this abhorrent piece of film, I had to watch something else. The comedy from the classic, and good, TV show does not transfer well into a feature film. While its sequel is ten times better in every way, 'Bean' is like being tortured and is terrible to sit through.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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little k

Why does everyone hate this? It is a comedic masterpiece and a must-watch for fans of Mr. Bean! Atkinson's acting is as good as ever. Expect some edgy jokes and some violence. Go watch this film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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GABRIEL S

the greatest comedy character in history

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Houlden M

For what should be a celebration of Mr Bean it's unfortunately an unfunny best of Bean compilation on the surface and a painfully drawn-out family drama at its core

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Jason R

still enjoyable to watch as Mr Bean causes trouble

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Igor S

This is a classic. For newer audiences, Bean may be considered outdated in terms of comedy and/or may make much sense plot wise, but that's what makes it so good: it's silliness. You almost have to look at it through the eyes of a child, otherwise, you may find it boring or too silly. I used to watch this in the early 2000's with my then brother in law and we would cry laughing, time and time again. I have watched it again today and the person i watched it with let out 1 or 2 small, contained laughs. Honestly, instead of feeling bad about it, it made it even more funny to me. I feel like that's how most people will feel about this movie: either they will love it or hate it/find it ridiculous.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Synopsis

At the Royal National Gallery in London, the bumbling Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is a guard with good intentions who always seems to destroy anything he touches. Unless, of course, he's sleeping on the job. With the chairman (John Mills) blocking Bean's firing, the board decides to send him to a Los Angeles art gallery under false credentials. When Bean arrives, his chaos-causing ways are as sharp as ever, and curator David Langley (Peter MacNicol) has the unenviable task of keeping Bean in line.

Director: Mel Smith
Producer: Eric Fellner, Peter Bennett-Jones, Tim Bevan
Screenwriter: Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures, Image Entertainment Inc., Polygram
Production Co: Working Title Films, Tiger Aspect Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.3M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1), 35mm, Flat (1.85:1)

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