Bob Trevino Likes It

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Bob Trevino Likes It

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Mar 2025

1h 42m

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

To knock its sentimental failings would be like kicking a puppy – and there are actual puppies in the film just to ensure it snags the heartstrings. Resistance is futile.

Rated: 3/5

May 20, 2025

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

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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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

A likeable little heartstring-tugger.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 5, 2025

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

You don’t need to be family or in love with someone to show the type of kindness that can be life-altering. It’s a supremely powerful message that could not possibly be more vital to the times than now.

Rated: 10/10

Oct 2, 2025

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Hugo Lara

EscribiendoCine

Bob Trevino Likes It presents a positive perspective on social media, perhaps a bit belatedly, now they tend to be more demonized. Here, it's treated as a tool that provides an opportunity to meet people and build true friendships.[Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Sep 26, 2025

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Nick

I am glad i stumbled upon this and saw it in theaters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/09/25

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Gary G

Sad but touching. Based on a true story gets it bonus. Rated in the genre of real life movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Shana

John and Barbie are incredible. The story was beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/25

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Scott

It was a delightful movie to watch and make sure appreciate what you have and a father. And that there is kindness out there in this world.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Raechelle

Great movie! Very moving, casting is perfect, definitely enjoyed. I highly recommend this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Pierre G

Effortlessly touching, very well acted - a very good surprise of a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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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 (Thematic Elements|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $534.0K
Runtime: 1h 42m

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