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How to make even a psychotherapist lose his mind? Give him a new patient named Bob and just wait! Take this What About Bob? quiz to remember all of your favorite scenes from this '90s comedy film!
In which year was the premiere of What About Bob?
1985
1991
What About Bob? was released on May 17, 1991. It grossed more than $63 million at the box office!
1994
2000
What is the last name of main character Bob?
Johnson
Wiley
Bob Wiley is a recluse who is afraid to leave his own apartment. The beginning of the film shows the efforts he makes to function outside of the comfort of his own home.
Roberts
Germaine
Which actor plays the role of Bob Wiley?
Richard Dreyfuss
Tom Aldredge
Bill Murray
Bill Murray was born on September 21, 1950, in Evanston, Illinois. He first gained exposure to the world of comedy on Saturday Night Live, where he earned his first Emmy.
Brian Reddy
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What is the name of Bob's doctor?
Dr. Phil
Dr. Stephen Johnson
Dr. Theo McFadden
Dr. Leo Marvin
Dr. Leo Marvin is a psychoanalytical psychiatrist with a very big ego! He meets with Bob, but as soon as time is up he rushes him out the door.
Which actor plays the role of Dr. Leo Marvin?
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss was born on October 29, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. He is also well known for his roles in The Goodbye Girl and Mr. Holland's Opus.
Charlie Korsmo
Roger Bowen
Alec Baldwin
What is the first name of Dr. Marvin's wife?
Janet
Karen
Fay
Fay is a sweet and loving wife and mother to their children. She cares deeply about her husband but has a light heart and often jokes around, at his expense and to his dismay!
Cynthia
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How many children do the Marvins have?
None
Three
Five
Two
The Marvins have one boy and one girl. The girl is older and the boy is younger. Fay and the children take to Bob much easier than Leo!
Bob Wiley suffers from multiple what?
Ailments
Phobias
Bob has several fears, including touching door knobs and being in public spaces. He much prefers to stay home and limit his contact with the general world!
Physical Injuries
Personality disorders
Where is Dr. Leo Marvin's office located?
California
New Hampshire
Boston
New York
Filming locations for What About Bob? included New York City, Los Angeles, and several rural and lake areas of Virginia.
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Where does Dr. Marvin take his family on vacation?
Hawaii
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee is located in New Hampshire. The Marvin family owns a vacation home there and it is a place they love. Dr. Leo Marvin does NOT see patients while he is on vacation.
Alaska
The Catskills
What is the name of the book that Leo gives to Bob before heading off for vacation?
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a book written by Dr. Leo Marvin. He recommends to all of his patients that they read this book, especially hoping to use it as a distraction and way to buy time away from Bob while on vacation.
Dr. Marvin's Guide to Survival
Step into my Office
Step Away from Your Worries
Bob tries to read Baby Steps, but instead decides to do what?
Write his own book
Cry
Follow Leo to New Hampshire
Bob decides if he can't see Leo in his office, then he'll follow him to wherever he is so that he can be seen. It takes great strength for Bob to make his way to New Hampshire!
Have Leo read it to him instead
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What prescription does Dr. Marvin give to Bob?
Prozac
Valium
"Take a vacation from your problems"
Dr. Marvin thinks that if he tells Bob to take a vacation from his problems, then he will take it literally and not worry! Leo also believes that should this be successful, Bob will leave him alone while he's on vacation.
Zoloft
Who owns the coffee shop and hosts Bob at their home on Lake Winnipesaukee?
The Robinsons
The Guttmans
Mr. and Mrs. Guttman are portrayed by actors Tom Aldredge and Susan Willis. They portray two small-town older individuals and don't seem to like Dr. Marvin too much!
The Jeffersons
The Petersons
Why don't the Guttmans like Dr. Leo Marvin?
He was rude to them at the coffee shop
He didn't tip them for his coffee
He ran over their dog
He bought their dream home
The Guttmans had been saving up for a lakeside home for many years. Dr. Marvin came along and bought the house that they wanted. They have resented him ever since!
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What is the name of Leo and Fay's daughter?
Jessica
Gretchen
Anna
Anna Marvin is portrayed by actress Kathryn Erbe. Erbe was born on July 5, 1965, in Newton, Massachusetts.
Katherine
What is the name of Leo and Fay's son?
Sigmund
Sigmund Marvin was portrayed by Charlie Korsmo. Korsmo was born in 1978 in Fargo, North Dakota. He attended MIT and Yale Law School and is now a practicing lawyer!
Jack
Roy
Francis
Who takes Bob sailing?
Anna
This famous scene shows Bob tied to the boat, "sailing" in the wind. He screams, "I'm sailing!!" repeatedly and tries to show Dr. Marvin his improvements, but Dr. Marvin has no interest.
Leo
The Guttmans
Siggy
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What does Bob teach Sigmund to do?
Eat corn
Dive
Sigmund takes a liking to Bob for his gentleness. Sigmund tried diving with his father, Leo, but felt as though he just dropped him into the water. Bob promises to wait until Sigmund is ready for release, and then he dives perfectly!
Blow his nose properly
Play chess
What is Sigmund's nickname?
Sig Monster
Buddy
Siggy
Sigmund is called Siggy for much of the movie. Siggy develops a fun and playful relationship with Bob, much to the dismay of his father, Leo.
Mundy
Who insists that Leo invite Bob for dinner?
Fay
Leo gets angry with Bob for ruining his vacation and getting involved with his children. He pushes Bob into the lake and Fay insists that he apologize and invite him to stay for dinner.
Siggy
Anna
The Guttmans
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Why does Bob end up staying the night after dinner with the Marvins?
He didn't have anywhere else to stay
He was too drunk
He fell ill
Because of a thunderstorm
Despite the thunderstorm, Leo tries to send Bob out into the rain. Fay and the children insist that he stay the night. Leo agrees but insists that Bob must leave by 6:30 am.
What television show comes to interview Dr. Leo Marvin at his New Hampshire home?
Dr. Phil
The Ellen Show
Good Morning America
GMA is coming to interview Leo on his new book, Baby Steps. Leo ends up being nervous on camera, and Bob is invited onto the show as an example of Leo's patients. Bob steals the spotlight and further maddens Leo.
20/20
What is the name of Leo's sister?
Julie
Lily
Lily is Leo's beloved sister. She comes to the vacation house to help Leo's family celebrate his surprise birthday party. Bob and Lily hit it off.
Katherine
Sophia
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What does Bob steal from the town's general store after breaking in?
Shotgun and explosives
Leo intends to harm Bob with his stolen goods from the general store. Bob is so naive he actually believes it is part of Leo's therapy for Bob!
Milk
Gas
A case of beer
After suffering in the woods, Bob frees himself and returns to the Marvin's house, saying he has been cured by what?
The heavens
Death Therapy
Dr. Leo Marvin takes Bob deep into the woods where he figures no one would find him. He ties him up and straps explosives to him. He tells Bob it is "death therapy," and Bob believes him.
Dr. Leo Marvin
The Guttman Pull
Where does Bob put the black powder from the explosives?
In the lake
In the house
Bob frees himself from Leo's restraints. He uses the Baby Steps approach, and little by little he is freed. Unfortunately, he is too naive to believe the explosives are actually real, and the house ends up detonating!
In the car
In his suitcase
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Who does Bob marry?
Fay
Anna
Lily
Much to the dismay of Leo, Lily takes a liking to Bob and the two are married by the end of the film. Leo, still in shock from the house explosion, is unable to object sensibly to this wedding.
His ex-girlfriend
By the end of the film, Bob has written a book titled what?
I Made It
Death Therapy
Bob goes back to school and becomes a psychologist. He writes a best-selling book, Death Therapy. Leo tries suing him for the rights!
If I Made It, So Can You
I Took Baby Steps and It Worked
Which actress plays the role of Fay Marvin?
Julie Hagerty
Julie Hagerty was born on June 15, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has starred in other films, such as Airplane!, Lost in America, and A Master Builder.
Julia Roberts
Fran Brill
Marisa Tomei
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"I feel good, I feel great, I feel ________."
Better
Fine
Wonderful
Bob repeats this to himself over and over. It is a coping mechanism he learned from Dr. Leo Marvin's book, Baby Steps.
Excited
"What if I'm looking for a bathroom, I can't find one, and my bladder _______?"
Falls out
Malfunctions
Drowns
Explodes
This is just one example of a worry and phobia that Bob has. He details many of his phobias to Dr. Leo Marvin, who is barely interested!
How does Bob travel from New York to New Hampshire?
Car
Airplane
Bus
It takes Bob several attempts to get on the bus. He tries taking baby steps onto the bus, but is finally prompted by the bus driver, who sees him struggling.
He walks
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Who says, "Bye, dog-pissing-barf!"
Anna
Siggy
Bob Wiley: Goodbye, rat-d*ck suck-nut!%0DSiggy: Bye, dog-pissing-barf!%0DDr. Leo Marvin: Sigmund!%0DBob Wiley: Later, testicle-head bosom-beaver!
Leo
Mr. Guttman
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