The Story of Bean(1997)
The story behind "the funny little wiggly man".
The Story of Bean Synopsis
Pending release of the movie "Bean," Rowan Atkinson reflects on his comedy career and reveals how his comic creation Mr Bean evolved. This 1997 documentary includes career clips as well as interviews with Atkinson, writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, British comedians Lenny Henry and Mel Smith and movie celebrities Jeff Goldblum and Burt Reynolds.
The Story of Bean (1997) is a comedy and documentary film directed by Rupert Edwards, released on July 31, 1997 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Goldblum, Burt Reynolds and Mel Smith. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Rupert Edwards
- Production:
- Tiger Aspect
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Bean (1997) Trailer
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The Story of Bean Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Story of Bean.
Trailer
Trailer
The Life of Rowan Atkinson | Documentary | Mr Bean Official
Featurette
The Story of Bean Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rowan Atkinson
as Self - Mr Bean, Blackadder
Jeff Goldblum
as Self
Burt Reynolds
as Self
Mel Smith
as Self
Lenny Henry
as Self
Richard Curtis
as Self
Ben Elton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Rupert Edwards.
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The Story of Bean Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Story of Bean – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of Bean online?
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The Story of Bean (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Wonder Project Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Story of Bean?
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The main cast of The Story of Bean (1997) includes Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Goldblum, Burt Reynolds, Mel Smith and Lenny Henry. The film was directed by Rupert Edwards. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Bean released?
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The Story of Bean was released on July 31, 1997 and runs for 49m.
Is The Story of Bean worth watching?
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The Story of Bean (1997) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Story of Bean?
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