Bob Trevino Likes It

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Bob Trevino Likes It

PG-13

2025

1h 42m

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BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties. Bob Trevino works long hours alone at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie's scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection--that is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob's small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.

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Drawing a lot of humane power from Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo's performances, Bob Trevino proves to be a very likable movie.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

May 20, 2025

3/5

To knock its sentimental failings would be like kicking a puppy – and there are actual puppies in the film just to ensure it snags the heartstrings. Resistance is futile.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Mar 28, 2025

If you want a balm for these difficult times, Bob Trevino Likes It is it.

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Mar 27, 2025

3/4

When one performance in a movie is exceptional, you can credit the actor. But when everyone is great, it has to have at least something to do with the director. That’s the case with “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which has three standout performances.

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Lexi Amoriello

Movie Recs by Lex

Jul 11, 2026

There were some cheesy moments that made me cringe or gave me secondhand embarrassment, but honestly, it was worth it because this movie really moved me.

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Emily Wheeler

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Dec 21, 2025

All the wonderful moments the film portrays feel beautifully attainable. If you have ever longed for these, Bob Trevino will be irresistible.

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Dustin Rowles

Pajiba

Dec 3, 2025

It is unbelievably good. It’s also tremendously warm. It will make you cry -- in a good way -- because it’s lovely and touching and sweet and completely wholesome. It’s a big giant hug of a movie.

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Nick

May 9, 2025

I am glad i stumbled upon this and saw it in theaters.

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Gary G

May 3, 2025

Sad but touching. Based on a true story gets it bonus. Rated in the genre of real life movie.

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Shana

Apr 19, 2025

John and Barbie are incredible. The story was beautiful.

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Scott

Apr 15, 2025

It was a delightful movie to watch and make sure appreciate what you have and a father. And that there is kindness out there in this world.

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Raechelle

Apr 12, 2025

Great movie! Very moving, casting is perfect, definitely enjoyed. I highly recommend this.

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Pierre G

Apr 10, 2025

Effortlessly touching, very well acted - a very good surprise of a movie!

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BOB TREVINO LIKES IT is inspired by the true friendship that writer/director Tracie Laymon found with a stranger when looking for her father online. Often playing the role of caretaker to people like her father who should be caring for her, Lily Trevino longs for a familial connection, having been abandoned by her mother as a child and then suddenly by her father in her twenties. Bob Trevino works long hours alone at a construction company to support his wife Jeanie's scrapbooking habit. The couple has endured a lot in the past decade, and Bob has sought to put his wife first, to the point of ignoring his own feelings and need for friendship, meaning, and connection--that is, until he gets an unexpected Facebook message from a stranger. Lily and Bob's blossoming friendship becomes a vital source of connection and healing in both their lives. Bob's small acts of fatherly kindness fill a familial void in Lily's life and hold the power to change her direction forever. In their own ways, these two must both learn they are worthy of extraordinary love exemplified through small acts of kindness.

Director: Tracie Laymon
Producer: Tracie Laymon, Sean Mullin, Felipe Dieppa, Edgar Rosa
Screenwriter: Tracie Laymon
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Five By Eight Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 21, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 6, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $534.0K
Runtime: 1h 42m

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