Owd Bob (James Cromwell) Full Length Movie

The story of a young orphaned boy who is sent to live with his grandfather in Ireland. The boy finds adjusting to the country life challenging, but soon learns the life has its rewards as well.
Director: Rodney Gibbons
Cast: James Cromwell, Colm Meaney
Family, Drama
Full Length Movie

[@DeborahTurner-ip8zm]

The country side is eye candy. Nowhere is there a Walmart, express way, or McDonald's. This is a lovely movie worth owing. Children actually talk instead of texting. How wonderful 👍

[@BarbaraPerez-ow5tr]

And reading books!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

It was always like this until mobile phones appeared I blame parents .my 7 yr grandaughter too young for a mobile

[@angelicasoup638]

Definitely support the locals is the best thing we can do.

[@bevvaor2320]

Yes, then beauty of the country is amazing. What part of the country was seen in the movie?

[@user-jm9sl9ed1t]

correct,kids learn life skills as well

[@gwenvanrensburg6830]

❤love movies like this.!!!!.SOO tired of violence +people without core values...

[@pedrovaldez9504]

Me too

[@MrGinie9]

Yeah me three

[@stevenfall1208]

I don't know, plenty of dead sheep..and that old fella was a brute.

[@hablin1]

Me too ❤

[@evelynlatigoatim1774]

​@@MrGinie9me four. I love simple movies

[@MrMonero]

Movies like this are what’s needed in the world today more than ever. 🙏🏼

[@Curiousever]

And that's why there will be none.

[@Blayaz]

The world today is our own making, the movies, police brutality, corrupt politicians, identity crisis, injustice, it's like we are all being set to fail😢😢😢

[@MrMonero]

@@Blayaz it’s not my making. I have been warning people about it all since the late 1990’s.

[@TheDancingWuliMasters]

I'm sorry @MrMonero But movies are not what's needed to end the carnage the World is currently witnessing. It is wars of oppression what needs to end.

[@yeshua1122]

@@Blayaz you are more right than you may know. Yes we create our reality, but on the other side of the coin we have been set up to fail and it started with the fall from Grace, but it was not for the reasons that we've been told. Were we to follow the real teachings of Yeshua (or Buddha) we could override what has been done, but we have not because most of us neither seek nor find, nor knock, so the door cannot be opened. Having said that however, we cannot be blamed, because it was never actually intended to be this way.

[@4ljc433]

James Cromwell could do more with his physical appearance and movements than most actors could do with a thousand words.

[@raymeedc]

Underrated actor fer sure! & seems to have a special affinity with sheep & pigs 😄

[@burgstallersina4895]

👍👍👍

[@janetgies8698]

@@raymeedcyes - “That ‘ll do Pig, that ‘ll do”.

[@Debra-jq3tv]

Say it again, again & again 😊❤

[@MrResearcher122]

He's the tallest actor in the business, at 6'7, so he's got a lot of body to move. Great actor, and great vegetarian.

[@christophergrigg4632]

I'm 62 and must have watched at least a thousand films ...this is the best one so far ....nothing far fetched... magnificent scenery ...realistic acting ... magnificent dogs...the ending leaves us with a moral to be learnt .

[@AnalytiCritic]

Christopher, with a review like this, WHO in their right mind (many in wrong mindset these days, mind you -L😉L) wouldn't want to check out this film?! I'm saving it to watch later. Thanks!!✌

[@diannedurfee7099]

​@AnalytiCritic . Going to re-watch tonight. Loved this movie so.

[@maryanthony9273]

Yes, ppl in our era, born in the 60s enjoy such movies.

[@russbradley8581]

@@maryanthony9273 everyone should like this movie, it has all the right ingredients to inspire others to be a better person.

[@GeorgeLienemann]

I was born in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany in 1948, and I also really appreciate the timeless and true values portrayed in this movie. A really great movie and story.

[@42Barley]

What a lovely Movie. Brings back memories! Credits go to the actors and producers. No violence or profanities! Thank you!

[@rion-cd8kg]

I agree wholeheartedly! Movies today are laced with so much profanity and especially taking God's name in vain. Nothing is sacred anymore.

[@judylloyd7901]

​@@oscarwilde5473 Happy New Year to you 😁 Not quite sure of the intent of your comment 🙄🤔 Hope you will do right by your dog, before he loses all quality of life. Human life is not so easily dismissed as an animal's. Hope this year is a good one 😊😊

[@cathybaker6725]

Great movie

[@ebriggs3498]

@@oscarwilde5473: You are so blessed to have Westie! My sweet Westie boy passed in 2015. I miss him so much! He loved everyone, especially my dad. I used go watch him and dream of what his Westie life would have been like in the Highlands. Love him and treat him well in his old age.

[@visionsofparadise578]

No Violence, eh? Killing a dog is not violence?

[@richbrockmeier3922]

I understand the old man's feelings. Tired and afraid of being alone. With a touch of pride so he'll not admit it. Good script, wonderful actors.

[@kathymateer]

What a wonderful message of love and forgiveness in the midst of terrible pain. Fantastic movie!

[@deborahclark1108]

You should watch this movie! Beautiful countryside, men and their dogs, great actors.

[@deenaarmoogam9241]

The old days.....oh!...the best. This movie says it all. The core values that humanity once knew and cherished. Oh! How the world,the people and humanity has changed for the worse.

[@judyroland2959]

Boy o boy- so true, we need a movement back to, integrity’.. its starts with all of us speaking out in the language of Gods’ integrity’, parents, get back to it, teach yr children what it means, if you can remember!!!!! Be the example, not weak and false, but strong and righteous!!

[@joanstey6685]

Dont know why they play Irish music

[@bromasi]

Just stay strong, I’m going thru some rough time, I have no one to express my feelings to, movies like this helps❤️

[@bubbleslee8724]

This is what 1st class movies look like. Everyone in this film deserves honors in a touching & charismatic story & the scenery is outstanding. I cannot say enough on how much I enjoyed this. James Cromwell is now my all time favorite. 🤩

[@francismwaura3954]

The sheer honesty at the end is truly moving. What we need these days 😢

[@sofiatrembath2418]

What Country was this movie produced

[@kasiastasiak6984]

Przetłumacz na polski

[@willowwobble]

This film should have won awards! In many ways it is a typically British film in its gentle subtleties and understatement. James Cromwell is from the USA. A film with a heart and a sincere message.

[@greyline1012]

What a beautiful film! We’re missing so much of what this film entails, loyalty, integrity and honesty, real honest to goodness values.

[@elviramcintosh9878]

What a gem has been hiding in this movie. Loved it. Thanks for sharing it.

[@kevinplacid9351]

james cromwell always at his best a pleasure to watch his work

[@divalivingston1664]

I've watched this 3 times and each time I am moved by James Cromwell's depth of pain that he suppresses bitterly and is prone to pushing people out of his life who get too close. It's such a beautiful environment for the film to unfold, so open and natural. It was filmed in 1998, so 25 years ago. I wonder if there are still places like this to be appreciated.

[@Judyunknown1]

Love these movies.James Cromwell is a natural..

[@sarahdeason493]

A lovely movie .. Beautiful landscape, dogs. Sheep, photography and story ❤

[@patriciarossman8653]

I knew a Border that would crack jokes. I'm not joking. 'Charlie' has long since passed, yet the memories stay as sharp as the moments in which they occured. It's a humbling privilege to be loved by a dog.

[@cecilepfandel5764]

😊

[@russbradley8581]

Great story, sad at the end but glad the way it ended ! More movies like this are truly heartwarming indeed!

[@2uksteve]

Sorry to be so contrary - but I wish that the last saccharine minute had been consigned to the cutting room floor. Some things are best left to the audience's conclusion/imagination. That said. I couldn't tear myself away from all that preceded it. Stunning movie-making.

[@lanamay198]

No, the way it ended is not good at all.

[@sheilaharding2364]

Oh did the dog die

[@newday2637]

What a beautiful movie. The scenery was so breathtaking and peaceful. It was a heartwarming story and made my day. Thank you for sharing with us .

[@RubenLSison]

What a wonderful movie! It has many lessons about forgiveness and forgetting the past.

[@zopizopi5054]

what a beautiful movie !!! script, acting,directing, music, scenery and story all perfect !!! and a great lesson !!! Don't keep grudge, life is short, forgive and forget and LOVE

[@bonnieneville7536]

How refreshing a good clean movie with no nudity cursing or trash

[@smariegalski3641]

James Cromwell is a true gem.

[@fritula6200]

A well made film: Countryside is stunning !

[@gardenroom65]

🇬🇧 of course, Gods country.

[@elviramangubat7209]

I live in country side fresh air birds trees around❤ it

[@MadonnaGrogan]

Where was it filmed please

[@saabtech3510]

@@MadonnaGrogan Isle of Man

[@vickiheath6133]

What a timeless movie. That boy was awesome.

[@Elfie0100]

A lovely movie with no bad guys or violence. It is greatly appreciated. I really do not watch much television because it shows too much violence and people doing terrible things to others. If I wanted to see that kind of violence I just have to watch the news.

[@helenyr741]

A beautiful movie! love the music, scenery, and a simple story that soothes our heart …❤ so glad we’re able to find some very good old movies on KZbin.

[@HATARI678]

Thank You so very MUCH for posting this movie , it sure brought back CHILDHOOD memories... Day's gone by when to become a Shepherd was with love and dignity ❤❤❤

[@EternalRecursion]

Just a note to "Cinema cinemas": The Isle of Man is NOT Ireland. It is approximately equidistant from Ireland, Scotland and England, in the Irish Sea. It has it's own Parliament, and Great Britain is responsible for its defense. So, the Isle of Man is an autonomous protectorate of Great Britain.

[@marydlutes1792]

That's what I thought!? This film was terrible.

[@rosemarymortonjack9387]

I did wonder about the irish accent…

[@leifurthorleifs9869]

More like a tax haven.

[@AnalytiCritic]

LOVE this actor!! After reading such well expressed reviews, this seemed like a movie worth checking out. Esp. for those of us who took decency, morality & honesty 2B part & parcel of a civilized society - Glad I did!! Producers who make films with positive social messages, contribute. They can then take credit for what's right about their community, society, country, and world at large. Always refreshing to see films that remind us that GOOD people don't think they have a right to do wrong - NOmatter what!! ViewPoint✍from USA!!

[@mirakor1]

Oh, I love this movie, especially music by Alan Reeves. What a gem of the Irish-style tones!!!!!! Excellent. Thank you so much for this pleasure.

[@PaulStClair-or3gj]

Excellent movie. I know the Isle of Man very well having visited several times. A stunning place with ancient roots. ⛵⚓

[@HonestDogAL]

I must watch this with my husband, we have 5 working bred Border Collies & he's a top competitor in USBCHA sheepdog trials . Greetings from Central Oregon, USA !

[@lorettamarchesan3269]

Mi scusi, chiedo a Lei perché non ho esperienza di queste cose. È possibile che un cane allevato per condurre le pecore e addirittura campione in questa attività, possa anche uccidere una pecora o un agnello? A me sembra molto strano, un vero controsenso. 🤔Grazie se vorrà rispondermi... 😊

[@anncain2432]

Fantastic movie I've watched twice! The story, actors and scenery are top notch! 💜

[@robinminn271]

Came upon the movie by chance. Brought up happy memories of watching the sheep dog trials at the Scott county fair each summer in Minnesota. The trial course here ran a poor second to Scott Counties. There was a natual deep dip midcourse where the dog and sheep could not be seen from the handler or spectators what a thrill to see the dog drive them over the hillside right on target and carry on to finish. Herding dogs are amazing.

[@janerichman3100]

Movies like this are soul food ❤

[@marmottefrance8947]

❤ ein wunderbarer, ruhiger Film mit hervorragenden Schauspielern wobei ich nicht weiß , ob mir die Menschen oder die Hunde besser gefielen😮❤❤❤

[@AndyMangele]

An excellent film - on all levels!

[@Scoping_coach]

This was so heartwarming. Values, decency, and responsibility!

[@fritula6200]

TRIVIA: ISLE OF MAN: The island is a self-governing British Crown Dependency - as are Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands - with its own parliament, government and laws. The UK government, on behalf of the Crown, is ultimately responsible for its international relations. It is located between Ireland & United Kingdom:

[@LoisCandler]

Thanks for the info! ❤ also, where the manx cat came from! 😽

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

They're from the Isle of Man. @@LoisCandler

[@patriciasmith4277]

My ancestors last name Kelly came from Isle of Man in 1700s.

[@jilllangman9343]

Im in Australia. Thanks for the info.

[@JM-zk9ou]

@@LoisCandlerAlso where The Bee Gees were born.

[@sundarmann6167]

For a change - lovely movie. Cromwell is a fine actor

[@bobeden5027]

Remember reading "Owd Bob" when iwas in secondary school circa 1964.

[@vivianaalexandrescu9565]

What splendid landscapes there are in this movie!

[@michaelward9880]

Very good movie, very wholesome. The Isle of Man is beautiful.

[@barry7608]

Great movie, but very sad if your a dog lover, well worth watching. Real dialogue real people.

[@patriciarossman8653]

Thanks for the spoiler alert.

[@CMoore8539]

There really needs to be more moves like this one.❤ What ever happened to making movies to inspire our youth. Sometimes I wonder if it’s lost forever.💔

[@gabygoedert4546]

Wunderbarer Film von dieser herrlichen Insel.Danke 👍🏼

[@nickjung7394]

Excellent movie with a happy ending. Thanks.

[@SeeNoEvil777]

James Cromwell is such a master of embracing the believability of his characters, in even the slightest emotion.

[@malinaa333]

Świetny film. Fabuła, aktorstwo... Normalny, wzruszający film.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

What a great movie it was bitter. Sweet poor old dog made me cry. Thanks for a great movie. I’m putting it on here. I wouldn’t have no entertainment if it wasn’t for this.❤😊

[@lindavontrott8077]

Thank you! Beautiful movie.....even though I did cry!! 💙🐾

[@bevvaor2320]

Thank you so much for this beautiful movie. Just to get away from the the trash movies are today, I also watch old British moves. Thanks again.

[@olivethrush7450]

Come on Moderator Cinema cinemas. Several posts have already said THIS IS NOT IRELAND. It is the ISLE OF MAN (one 'n' please,). Yes the scenery is lovely as are the people. The least you can do is get your pinned heading correct. IOM is Independent of both the UK with its own Parliament and Laws. The Parliament is the oldest continuous Parliament in the World having first been held in 979AD. Lovely film and even the opening credits state it is filmed in the Island and produced by them.

[@whiskeycook3323]

This is such a delightful family movie

[@bobmiller7502]

brings back such great memories of the magic island, love the IOM,xxx

[@katnip198]

What a wonderful movie, everything about it. Thank you.

[@zarzarel1910]

Thank you for the film...the exceptional film, both the actors and the dogs...dreamy Irish landscapes

[@grahamverdin427]

actually it is not Ireland it is The Isle of Man. I used to spend my school holidays here in Ramsey just further up the coast

[@denisescutt1865]

Isle of man

[@andrewhoward7200]

It's Birmingham.

[@zarzarel1910]

@@grahamverdin427 Thanks for the details...I read, after watching the movie, about the Isle of Man...however, the scenery there is very beautiful..from what I read, the only nation in the world that was recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere, with a history 10,000 years old and with wonderful landscapes.. I will look for a more detailed documentary about this island in which to describe the people, the tourist areas, the local gastronomy or about the excursions that can be done... there are some descriptions on the visitisleofman website of opportunities but a video documentary would be more complete...thanks for the help

[@heatheryovanoff6361]

The Isle of Man is a self governing British Crown Dependency. Nothing to do with Ireland at all.

[@newbatling4194]

Great story.... life is too short to hold grudges, they just eat away at you.

[@aoifeocallaghan8351]

That was such a lovely film but sad that the dog had to go .It’s such a heartbreaking situation.

[@SP-ki5gn]

Oops, guess it's too late for a spoiler alert!

[@graemehunter5403]

Thanks for the warning.

[@zeehuss7275]

yes that was truly heartbreaking it just happens in the life of dog owner one day they might have to kill their own dog whether it get rabbies or something like in the movie happens

[@leokadiaw.9808]

​@@zeehuss7275nikt nie musi zabijać psa. Są inne wyjścia z każdej sytuacji. Bez zabójstwa. Zabójstwo nie jest konieczne. Zabojstwo jest przestępstwem. W każdym razie.

[@lynnhuddleston3199]

❤ Great movie! Thank you so much for posting .

[@dalilove2234]

It would be nice if there were more movies like this.

[@andyclausen5521]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@agneshouessou9765]

🌹The power of honesty and forgiveness. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news!" How beautiful is his smile when he finally frees himself to smile!😁💗✝️🛐🙏 Lovely movie. 😇 Thank you. Shared.💕

[@user-vo3rx5pg9b]

Thank you, Gromwell is Great!!!

[@valerieprice1745]

I have an original copy of "Bob, Son of Battle." It was my mother's book. It's old. I didn't realize this movie was from that book until I heard Battle and Bob. :) Copyright 1898. The dogs were rough collies, not these border collies. Lassie collies in the book.

[@joannleichliter4308]

Thanks! The "screenwriters" didn't even bother to acknowledge their source. That, frankly, was pretty low.

[@valerieprice1745]

@@joannleichliter4308 yes, I was surprised not to see the book title and author credited.

[@joannleichliter4308]

@@valerieprice1745 I think the copyright may have expired, putting the novel in the public domain. However, in my opinion, the writers committed a fraud on their audience and slighted the author of a really excellent novel.

[@user-uv1og4lh8c]

Its the Isle of Man , not Ireland.

[@charles.patrickbasson4040]

What a movie So much care compassion and healing A lesson at these times♥️

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Nothing Irish about this. This is the Isle of Man. Original book was set in Cumbria, England.

[@helenswan705]

You said it before I did

[@bernadettelanders7306]

I knew the old man (James Cromwell) looked and sounded very Familiar. He was in the Australian Movie ‘Babe’ with a sheep dog and the same accent. He’s American. Great actor, great movie

[@rodfair5698]

Animal’s, kids, beautiful countryside, good acting….win, win,win !

[@lannie691]

I loved a dog named Maggie, so much like Owd Bob.

[@gabrielathirring2441]

Ein stimmiger Einblick in die wunderschönen Landschaften, ebenso die Schauspieler, DANKESCHÖN für diesen Film

[@sohara....]

It's a lovely film, set in Isle of Man. Sheepdogs & sheep, children & grumpy grandfather & a nice neighbour.

[@user-te4of2fq5d]

❗Ah Mr. Cromwell... how you made my heart glad in your every performance. You were much appreciated... Thank you Cinema gods for this splendid break....

[@badbrad1564]

Refreshing a movie like this ay!!! No curse words. I hate movies with curse words

[@Tito_The_Alien]

If we would make movies as this one instead of all the violence, crime and pornography that we've been bombarded with last few decades, maybe we would be more like characters in this movie - plain, normal people.

[@winonamassingill7895]

A better ending than I had anticipated. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

Wonderful uplifting tale set in glorious country. Of course l wanted neither Zac NOR Owd Bob nor any other dog found guilty. And none of the “actor” dogs who appeared was harmed or was guilty in real life. Nor any sheep as well…

[@ALNOE_]

Loved this movie as a kid, and I still love it. The reason I love it so much is because it was filmed on the Isle of Man and I am from there. I'm glad for the upload of this on KZbin as this is a rare film to find. I have the DVD though it's only available on Region 1 players. So only way I can watch it is on my computer. I have recently ripped my copy to my computer to watch it. Even though I'm fine with the quality, it was dark in places. This upload has new textures and has been upscaled/re rended. Amazing film.

[@philbebbington1755]

" Sent to live in Ireland ?" I'm sure I would have noticed if The Isle of Mann had moved over here to Paddyland ? But yes a great movie & great acting and the beautiful scenery of Ellan Vannin.

[@jeanneratterman4174]

The opening. What a great actor. Hardly a word but says so much with facial and body language. 💖💖

[@TaxTheChurches.]

You can't beat a good sheep yarn. Isle of Man has its own film commission. Sweet.

[@user-vc9yq3zn1y]

I totally agree absolutely l am sick of all the violence in one’s life

[@katioconnor5295]

Just watched Northern Borders (Bruce Dern) so this is a great follow to re-living "the old ways" 2 days before 2024.... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

[@SeedFiddler-kp4eg]

Good clean movie. Your best script writers don't need to resort to trash in order to make a memorable plot. I didn't catch where this was filmed, but if was actually filmed at the Isle of Man, this is a place I'd love to vacation. In fact, it'd be a great place to live. Thank you for bringing a wonderful movie. God bless.

[@mitzioden4926]

Great movie! Love the countryside and the characters. I wish there were more movies like this.

[@grahamegaw-mc3bw]

James Cromwell also played Prince Philip in ITV drama “The Queen” alongside Helen Mirren.

[@gerryhouska2859]

And farmer Hoggett in "Babe".

[@barbarapalmer8224]

He would have played a great philip

[@joeholbrook5630]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE with all the many other of your positive comments about so many many outstanding aspects of this movie!! I couldn’t have said it better. One of the best movies I’ve ever seen! In addition to that, the death of the mothers of both teenagers in this movie brought back to me so vividly the death of my mother when I was this very same age! I’m not ashamed to say that I cried more tears then I ever had since the day of my mother‘s death so many years ago!

[@NanuPintrijel]

❤️ Respect from Romania! 🇷🇴

[@patrickhouston2610]

Same to you! Cheers.

[@TheDancingWuliMasters]

Good movie, good story superb acting. But the Great white elephant missing in this room, and one fact missing in this conversation is that James Cromwell besides being a masterful thespian, Oscar nominated actor, He is also a great humanitarian and a committed activist for social change, a Peta member protesting for the animal rights and the environment for decades having been arrested several times in the course of his protesting. In 1995 The movie Babe helped him see animals in a different light, and during his motorcycle travels through the USA, while going through lengthy stretches of factory farms in Texas, watching confined animals waiting the abattoir made him decide to fight for animal welfare. He didn't need to, and could have chosen a life of privilege as a major movie star, but he didn't. I salute you Mr James Cromwell, and thank you for your activism and service on behalf of humanity and other animal species. For those interested there's plenty of James Cromwell interviews and videos on KZbin.

[@lanamay198]

Such a nice nature and so unfriendly to one another people

[@angeldark8812]

Exceptional film 💕👏🤗. Thank you for this fabulous watch

[@user-oc2mt8kf2j]

Looks like millions of subscribers love movies like this.

[@prasannagunarathna3475]

I am absolutely thrilled with these type of movies.. can someone recommend the similar movies that could be found on KZbin

[@heatheryovanoff6361]

You could try looking for Waking Ned. Filmed in the gorgeous Niarble Bay. Also Keeping Mum is another good one filmed in IoM.

[@user-il9jd4zo6r]

Twas a great movie. Thanks to the producers, a great casts and wonderful scenery😊

[@edvallecorse2966]

What that man does on the screen is pure magic!!

[@marieboutin9054]

Very beautiful video. Very moving. A lot of love and tenderness between the grand father and the little boy.

[@thisissoeasy]

Absolutely loved this movie... Thank you!

[@MadonnaGrogan]

A golden watch indeed😊