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The Bob's Burgers Movie
Animation · Comedy · Crime · 2022
When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.
Movie details
The Bob's Burgers Movie
“Let's get this patty started.”
2022 Animation · Comedy · Crime 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Bob's Burgers Movie?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bernard Derriman · Loren Bouchard
Written by
Loren Bouchard · Nora Smith
H. Jon Benjamin
Bob Belcher / Jimmy Jr. / Ms. Labonz (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Louise Belcher (voice)
John Roberts
Linda Belcher / Jocelyn (voice)
Dan Mintz
Tina Belcher (voice)
Eugene Mirman
Gene Belcher (voice)
Larry Murphy
Teddy (voice)
Kevin Kline
Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
Court is in session
Put The Bob's Burgers Movie on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.