# Bean

> 1997 film directed by Mel Smith

**Wikidata**: [Q752103](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q752103)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_(film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bean

## Summary
Bean is a 1997 comedy film directed by Mel Smith, serving as a feature-length adaptation of the popular British television character Mr. Bean created by Rowan Atkinson. The film marks the transition of the beloved silent comedy character from small screen to theatrical release, following the success of the TV series "Mr. Bean" and its international broadcast.

## Key Facts
- **Title:** Bean
- **Director:** Mel Smith
- **Release Year:** 1997
- **Publication Dates:** August 28, 1997 (theatrical); 1997 (general); April 3, 2008 (home video/re-release)
- **Aliases:** Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie; Bean: The Movie
- **Official Website:** https://www.mrbean.com
- **Wikidata Description:** 1997 film directed by Mel Smith
- **Wikipedia Title:** Bean (film)
- **Sitelink Count:** 46
- **Successor Film:** Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), directed by Steve Bendelack (sitelink_count: 47)
- **Character Origin:** Based on the Mr. Bean television character created by Rowan Atkinson

## FAQs
**What is the film Bean about?**
Bean is a feature-length comedy film starring Rowan Atkinson as the eccentric and largely silent character Mr. Bean, adapted from the popular British television series.

**When was Bean released?**
The film was released in 1997, with its theatrical premiere on August 28, 1997, followed by general release sometime in 1997 and a subsequent release on April 3, 2008.

**Who directed Bean?**
Bean was directed by Mel Smith, a British director known for his work in comedy television and film during the 1980s and 1990s.

**What are other titles for the film Bean?**
The film is also known as "Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie" and "Bean: The Movie."

**Is Bean related to Mr. Bean's Holiday?**
Yes, Bean (1997) was succeeded by Mr. Bean's Holiday in 2007, which was directed by Steve Bendelack and had a sitelink count of 47.

**Where can I find more information about Mr. Bean?**
The official website for Mr. Bean is https://www.mrbean.com.

## Why It Matters
Bean represents a significant moment in the transition of television comedy characters to feature films, particularly for the British comedy landscape. The Mr. Bean character, which had achieved massive international success through television, made its theatrical debut with this 1997 film. The success (or failure) of this transition often determines whether beloved TV characters can sustain feature-length narratives, making Bean a case study in adaptation strategies for comedy properties.

The film also demonstrates the global reach of British comedy, as the Mr. Bean character had already gained international recognition through television broadcasts before the film's release. Bean helped cement Mr. Bean's status as an international comedy icon and paved the way for the 2007 sequel "Mr. Bean's Holiday."

## Notable For
- First feature-length film adaptation of the Mr. Bean television character
- Directed by Mel Smith, a prominent figure in 1990s British comedy cinema
- Part of a franchise that includes the original television series and a sequel film (Mr. Bean's Holiday, 2007)
- Released on multiple dates spanning from 1997 to 2008, indicating multiple home video and re-release formats

## Body

### Film Overview
Bean is a 1997 British comedy film directed by Mel Smith and starring Rowan Atkinson in his iconic role as Mr. Bean. The film serves as a theatrical extension of the character that had become famous through the BBC television series "Mr. Bean," which aired from 1989 to 1995. The production brought the silent, physical comedy style that defined the television character to the big screen, maintaining the character's distinctive humor rooted in minimal dialogue and exaggerated physical comedy.

### Release and Distribution
The film was released theatrically on August 28, 1997, with a general release in the United Kingdom sometime in 1997. The publication dates listed include +1997-08-28T00:00:00Z (theatrical premiere), +1997-01:00:00Z (general release), and +2008-04-03T00:00:00Z (indicating a home video or re-release version). This multiple-date publication pattern suggests the film was re-released in various formats over an 11-year period, which is typical for successful comedy films that find audiences through home video and television broadcasts.

### Branding and Titling
The film is known by multiple titles, including the primary title "Bean" and alternative titles "Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie" and "Bean: The Movie." The use of "Ultimate Disaster Movie" in one alias suggests marketing that emphasized the comedic chaos and disaster-like situations that characterize Mr. Bean's misadventures. The film maintains connection to the Mr. Bean brand through the official website at https://www.mrbean.com, which serves as the central hub for all Mr. Bean content.

### Franchise Connections
Bean occupies a specific position within the Mr. Bean franchise. The character originated in the television series (1989-1995), was adapted to film in 1997, and was followed by a sequel film "Mr. Bean's Holiday" in 2007. The successor film was directed by Steve Bendelack and had a sitelink count of 47, slightly higher than Bean's sitelink count of 46. This indicates comparable levels of online presence and reference between the two films, with Mr. Bean's Holiday having marginally more digital references.

### Director Background
Mel Smith directed Bean, bringing experience in British comedy to the project. Smith was active in British television and film during the 1980s and 1990s, directing various comedy productions that capitalized on the British tradition of physical and observational humor. His direction of Bean represented a continuation of his work in bringing British comedy characters to wider audiences.

### Online Presence and References
The film has a wikipedia_title of "Bean (film)" and a wikidata_description identifying it as "1997 film directed by Mel Smith." The sitelink count of 46 indicates the film is referenced across 46 different Wikipedia language editions or related wiki projects, demonstrating moderate international reach. This is slightly less than the 47 sitelinks for the 2007 sequel, suggesting the later film achieved slightly broader international documentation.

### Cultural Context
The release of Bean in 1997 came at a time when television-to-film adaptations were common in both British and American entertainment. The Mr. Bean character had already proven its international appeal through television broadcasts, making the film adaptation a natural extension of the brand. The film's humor, relying heavily on physical comedy and minimal dialogue, translated across language barriers—a factor that contributed to the character's international success both on television and in theatrical release.

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