Bob Trevino Likes It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYWlAiFypwo

PG-13 ‧ 2025 ‧ Comedy, Drama ‧ 1h 42min

When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life. Inspired by a true story.

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ABOUT

Bob Trevino Likes It is a 2024 American comedy drama film written and directed by Tracie Laymon. It stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo with supporting roles provided by French Stewart and Rachel Bay Jones. The film centers around a young woman who searches for her estranged father, Bob Trevino, online and forms a bond with a different man of the same name. The story is semi-autobiographical, inspired by Laymon's personal experiences.
The film premiered on March 9, 2024, at South by Southwest where it won the festival's Grand Jury Award and Audience Award in the Narrative Feature categories.

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CREDITS

Director

Tracie Laymon

Writer

Tracie Laymon

Stars

Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart

Companies

Laymon's Terms, Five By Eight Productions, Purple Intuition

DETAILS

Released

2025-03-21

Runtime

1h 42min

Rating

PG-13

Genres

Comedy, Drama

CONTEXT

Countries

USA

Languages

English

Awards

24 wins & 13 nominations total

Keywords

title directed by female,facebook,character name in title

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RATINGS

8.1/10

93%

7.1/10

CRITICS REVIEWS

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ColliderAidan Kelley
“This wonderfully personal story is filled to the brim with a seemingly endless reservoir of laughs and tears. It's an experience that won't just have you liking Bob Trevino Likes It, it will have you loving it.”

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The Daily BeastFletcher Peters
“Bob Trevino spins a fascinating story into a superb movie with stellar performances from its two leading stars.”

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IndieWireSamantha Bergeson
“Leguizamo may give one of his career-best performances in the feature, but it’s Ferreira’s surprising command onscreen that is the most memorable.”

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The Hollywood ReporterAngie Han
“Together, Leguizamo and Ferreira share a chemistry as warm and lively as the campfire their characters share over one meteor-filled night.”

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Screen DailyNikki Baughan
“Any dramatic convenience can be forgiven as the platonic chemistry between Ferreira and Leguizamo feels natural, empathetic and genuine. And as they both begin to let down their guards, it’s a pleasure to watch them; so much so, in fact, that it doesn’t really matter that the characters in their orbit are far less vividly sketched.”

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Screen RantFerdosa Abdi
“Laymon expertly crafts a narrative that feels as universal as it is unique. This film embraces a hopeful path, expressing with absolute sincerity that believing in the humanity of others is essential to healing.”

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The Film StageJohn Fink
“With two wonderful performances by Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo––playing two strangers who share the same last name but are otherwise unrelated––the film progresses into a moving yet somewhat predictable affair. And that’s okay.”

AWARDS

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Denver Film Festival2024
“Winner People's Choice Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Hamptons International Film Festival2024
“Winner New York Women in Film & Television Award, Tracie Laymon
Winner Audience Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Nashville Film Festival2024
“Nominee Grand Jury Prize, Tracie Laymon
Winner Audience Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Newport Beach Film Festival2024
“Winner Best Feature Narrative, John Leguizamo”

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Palm Springs International Film Festival2025
“Nominee New Voices/New Visions Grand Jury Prize, Tracie Laymon”

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San Diego International Film Festival2024
“Winner Festival Award, Tracie Laymon (director)”

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Seattle International Film Festival2024
“Nominee New American Cinema Competition, Tracie Laymon
Nominee Youth Jury Prize for Best Futurewave Feature, Tracie Laymon
Nominee Golden Space Needle Award, Tracie Laymon (3rd Place)
Nominee Golden Space Needle Award, Barbie Ferreira (2nd Place)”

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SXSW Film Festival2024
“Winner SXSW Grand Jury Award
Winner Audience Award”

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Valladolid International Film Festival2024
“Nominee Golden Spike, Tracie Laymon
Winner Audience Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Woodstock Film Festival2024
“Nominee Gigantic Pictures Award, Tracie Laymon
Nominee Best Editing, Anisha Acharya
Nominee Best Narrative Feature, Tracie Laymon (director)
Nominee Best Editing, Anisha Acharya (editor)”

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Anchorage International Film Festival2024
“Winner Audience Choice Award
Winner Best Feature
Winner Best Director, Tracie Laymon”

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Virginia Film Festival2024
“Winner Audience Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Rome International Film Festival, USA2024
“Winner Audience Award
Winner Jury Award
Winner Jury Award, Barbie Ferreira
Winner Jury Award, French Stewart”

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Whistler Film Festival2024
“Winner Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA Award, Tracie Laymon”

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Calgary International Film Festival2024
“Winner Audience Award, Tracie Laymon
Nominee Best International Feature, Tracie Laymon (director)
Nominee Best International Feature, Tracie Laymon”