Bean

Year: 1997

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Mel Smith

Budget: $18M

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A lovable museum employee from London finds himself in California, where a case of mistaken identity leads to hilarious complications. Believed to be an art expert, he's entrusted with transporting Whistler's painting to a prestigious gallery. Mr. Bean's trademark clumsiness and good intentions create a series of chaotic events as he struggles to maintain the charade and protect the valuable artwork, much to the dismay of those around him.

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