Bob’s Burgers has been a fixture on Fox’s Sunday animation lineup since 2011. With 12 seasons, the show has grown a passionate viewership, has won awards (two Emmys for Outstanding Animated Program) and more. But now it has a new feather in its cap — it's a feature-length movie.
The Bob’s Burgers Movie brings the Belchers (Bob, Linda, Louise, Tina and Gene) and plenty of other fan favorites to the big screen, much like The Simpsons did with 2007’s The Simpsons Movie, which ended up being both a critical and box office hit. How did The Bob's Burgers Movie do in comparison?
Here’s everything we know about The Bob’s Burgers Movie.
How to watch The Bob's Burgers Movie
Now that its run in movie theaters has come to an end, The Bob's Burgers Movie is available for streaming. And good news for US consumers, they have choices on where to stream the animated movie.
As of July 12, The Bob's Burgers Movie is available to stream on both HBO Max and Hulu. If you're not a subscriber to either of these services (though free trials are available for both), the movie is also available to rent through digital on-demand on various platforms (i.e. Prime Video, Google Play).
Those in the UK can stream The Bob's Burgers Movie on Disney Plus starting July 13.
What is the plot of The Bob’s Burgers Movie?
The Bob’s Burgers Movie is truly trying to make the most of its jump from TV to theaters, with 20th Century Studios describing the movie as an "animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure." Here is the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios:
"The story begins when a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, blocking the entrance indefinitely and ruining 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."
The Bob's Burgers Movie reviews — what the critics are saying
The Bob's Burgers Movie received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, becoming a "Certified Fresh" movie on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 87%. Over on Metacritic, the movie scored a 75, which qualifies it in the site's "good" tier.
Here are some quick blurbs from critics:
Beth Webb, Empire: "Amped up for the big screen while maintaining its sense of heart and with lashings of charm and gentle comedy, Bob’s Burgers proves more than worthy of the feature treatment."
Amy Nicholson, Variety: "... [I]t’s darned delightful, like a fizzy soda on a hot day."
Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle: "So many of the things people enjoy about the show are here, from the great deadpan banter to the horny teen realism, but so many of those moments have been shoved aside to make room for song-and-dance numbers..."
The Bob’s Burgers Movie trailer
Get a look at what lies in store with The Bob’s Burgers Movie with the two official trailers right here:
20th Century Studios has also released an official clip from the movie. Check it out below:
Who is in The Bob’s Burgers Movie cast?
What would The Bob’s Burgers Movie be without the characters that make Bob’s Burgers the long-running hit that it is. The Belchers are of course at the center and many of the popular recurring characters from the show make appearances in the movie.
H. Jon Benjamin (Bob Belcher), John Roberts (Linda Belcher), Kristen Schaal (Louise Belcher), Dan Mintz (Tina Belcher) and Eugene Mirman (Gene Belcher) are all on board for their iconic characters’ big screen debut. As is Larry Murphy, who voices Teddy.
Among the recurring characters set to make appearance in the movie are David Herman’s Mr. Frond, Kevin Kline’s Calvin Fischoeder, Sam Seder’s Hugo, Ron Lynch’s Ron, Aziz Ansari’s Darryl, Zack Galifianakis’s Felix Fischoeder, Gary Cole’s Sergeant Bosco, Stephanie Beatriz’s Chloe Barbash, Brian Huskey’s Regular-Sized Rudy and David Wain’s Courtney Wheeler.
Who are The Bob’s Burgers Movie directors?
Who better to shepherd The Bob’s Burgers Movie than the ones who know it best? Series creator Loren Bouchard and director Bernard Derriman, who has directed more than 150 episodes of the animated show, are teaming up as co-directors for the movie. This is the first time directing a feature movie for either Bouchard or Derriman.
In addition to directing, Bouchard co-wrote the script with fellow series creator Jim Dauterive, while one of the show’s longtime writers, Nora Smith, is also credited as one of the movie’s writers.
How to watch Bob’s Burgers
Whether you’re looking to become familiar with Bob’s Burgers for the first time ahead of the movie or you’re a fan who just wants to rewatch some of your favorite episodes, every episode of the show is currently available to stream on Hulu. Meanwhile, if you’re a subscriber to a traditional pay-TV service, you can watch any of the already aired episodes from the most recent season 12 on Fox.com.
