Bob Trevino Likes It

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BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties. Bob Trevino works long hours alone at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie's scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection--that is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob's small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.

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Drawing a lot of humane power from Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo's performances, Bob Trevino proves to be a very likable movie.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

If you want a balm for these difficult times, Bob Trevino Likes It is it.

Mar 28, 2025

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

When one performance in a movie is exceptional, you can credit the actor. But when everyone is great, it has to have at least something to do with the director. That’s the case with “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which has three standout performances.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 27, 2025

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Best to meet Bob Trevino on its own terms – with open arms and an unjudgey heart.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 27, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Bob Trevino Likes It tells a memorable story about friendships with unexpected people. Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo give admirable performances in this emotionally impactful drama about found families.

Mar 29, 2025

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Linda and Al Lerner

Movies and Shakers

This film showing the importance of human connection is slapstick funny and heart wrenching, often in the same scene. Laymon lets Ferreira and Leguizamo believe you can still friend good, honest people. It touched us and may touch you. Bring tissues.

Mar 28, 2025

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Al Alexander

Movies Thru the Spectrum

I don’t just like ‘Bob Trevino’; I absolutely love it!

Rated: A-

Mar 28, 2025

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David P

A touchy feely tearjerker, but a good one! The ending really brings it all together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Elizabeth H

Very good movie - loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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CBT

Touching thoughtful movie! Kind of sad, but a dear ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Nestor P

Beautiful, heart felt!. Great acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Joel G

Beautiful and Touching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Zander Levy

The sort of story that temporarily restores your faith in people, reminding you that truly good and decent relationships can happen. It's cheesy, and has some moments of second-hand embarrassment, but I don’t care! I loved this! Barbie Ferrerira and John Leguizamo give wonderful authentic performances, as unlikely friends found on the internet. And when you learn in the end that this is all based on a real story (which, what???), and is even directed and written by the woman this is based on, it makes the emotional impact hit even harder.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties. Bob Trevino works long hours alone at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie's scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection--that is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob's small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.

Director: Tracie Laymon
Producer: Tracie Laymon, Sean Mullin, Felipe Dieppa, Edgar Rosa
Screenwriter: Tracie Laymon
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Five By Eight Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $52.0K
Runtime: 1h 42m