
A Street Cat Named Bob(2016)
James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.


“A true tail of Christmas spirit.”
James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Luke Treadaway
James Bowen

Kristina Tonteri-Young
Bea

Phaldut Sharma
Moody

Nina Wadia
Anika

Celyn Jones
Mick

Stefan Race
Ben
Pepter Lunkuse
Ruth

Tim Plester
Leon
Joanne Zorian
Irene

Anna Wilson-Jones
Arabella
A Christmas Gift from Bob is a family, drama film released in 2020 exploring themes of london, england, cat, holiday, homelessness, sequel, busker. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, it stars Luke Treadaway, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Phaldut Sharma. James Bowen finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.
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