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By Sandie Angulo Chen
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Charming, quirky TV spin-off celebrates family, community.
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The Bob's Burgers Movie
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Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 21 kid reviews
Kids say that the movie, while filled with clever dialogue and enjoyable characters, contains some mature content such as language and innuendos that might not be suitable for very young children. Many reviewers recommend it for fans of the series, noting its entertaining qualities and fun animation, but suggest adult supervision for younger viewers due to its PG-13 rating.
- mature content
- family friendly
- high expectations
- fun animation
- enjoyable characters
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What's the Story?
THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE starts off with Bob (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) and Linda Belcher (John Roberts) hoping they can convince their bank-loan officer to give them an extension while they conjure up more customers during the summer. The Belcher kids have their own summer goals: Tina (Dave Mintz) hopes to finally acknowledge her crush on Jimmy Jr., Gene (Eugene Mirman) wants to start a band, and Louise (Kristen Schaal) hopes to prove that she's brave to the girls who called her a baby for wearing bunny ears every day. But summer optimism fades quickly when the bank calls in the Belchers' loan and a sinkhole mysteriously opens up directly in front of the restaurant. When the kids discover a skeleton in the hole, they embark on a secret mission to figure out the mystery of who killed the man, in hopes that solving the mystery will help the family (and Louise's cred). Meanwhile, Bob, Linda, and their best friend, Teddy (Larry Murphy), try to come up with ways to save the burger joint -- including begging landlord Mr. Fischoeder (Kevin Kline) for rent relief.
Is It Any Good?
This adaptation of the popular animated TV comedy is fittingly funny and sweet and full of charming family togetherness and silly shenanigans. While viewers don't need to know much about the Belchers or the show to enjoy the movie, devoted fans will be rewarded with running jokes, Easter eggs, and deeper laughs. The filmmakers focus on the immediate family members as they embark on two different but related journeys: the parents on their profit-based plan, and the three siblings on their mystery-solving mission journey. The movie's songs add to the humor, from upbeat opening number "Sunny Side Up Summer" to the show-stopping anthem "Lucky Ducks." The choreography and exuberance of those two numbers outweigh the fact that the movie's cast members aren't known as singers.
One of the highlights of Bob's Burgers -- both the show and the movie -- is that the siblings and their parents aren't always adversarial, like they are in many other popular animated shows. The Belcher kids obviously love and support one another; each gets the other two, which is why the older siblings follow clever Louise's lead. They're in this together and trust that their parents have their best interests at heart, even when the future looks temporarily grim. In the supporting cast, Kline and Zach Galifianakis stand out as the Fischoeder brothers, who own many properties along the boardwalk, including the one where Bob's Burgers is located, as well as the amusement park. The brothers are more clueless than outright villainous. Those who may have resisted watching the Bob's Burgers series, fearing that it was just another Simpsons copycat, are in for a pleasant surprise. The Belchers aren't imitative. The movie, like its protagonists, is memorably quirky, funny, and heartwarming.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the messages about teamwork and perseverance in The Bob's Burgers Movie. What character strengths do the characters demonstrate?
How do the Belchers differ from other animated families like those in The Simpsons, Family Guy, South Park, and so forth? What makes the Belchers stand out?
Like Turning Red, the movie deals with the onset of romantic feelings in teens, specifically with Tina's ongoing crush on Jimmy Jr. Is Tina's crush realistically depicted? Why is (or isn't) it age-appropriate to portray aspects of puberty?
Movie Details
- In theaters : May 27, 2022
- On DVD or streaming : July 19, 2022
- Cast : H. Jon Benjamin , Kristen Schaal , Dan Mintz , John Roberts , Eugene Mirman
- Directors : Loren Bouchard , Bernard Derriman
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 102 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : rude/suggestive material and language
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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