Bebe’s Kids

Bebe’s Kids

Year: 1992

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: Bruce W. Smith

AnimationComedy

An animated comedy with attitude, following Robin who is thrilled to meet the charming Jamika, believing he’s found heaven. His optimism crumbles when he learns she’s looking after Bebe’s children, and his dream quickly turns into a hectic hell as he deals with their demanding antics.

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1

Intro: Robin Harris's stand-up and animated recount

The film opens with Robin Harris performing a brief stand-up routine that bleeds into an animated retelling of his troubles. The animated Harris speaks to a blind bartender, lamenting his misadventures and misfortunes. He traces his problems back to meeting Jamika at a funeral, setting the chaotic day in motion.

Opening Bar
2

Robin asks Jamika out outside the wake

Robin approaches Jamika outside the funeral wake and asks her out, signaling the start of a complicated day. Jamika, juggling a budding romance with Robin, then collects her son Leon from the babysitter and invites him to join them at Fun World. Robin agrees to come along, eager for a new beginning.

Shortly after the wake Outside the funeral wake
3

Leon picked up and invitation to Fun World

Jamika picks up her mild-mannered son, Leon, from the babysitter and introduces him to Robin. She invites Robin to come along with them to Fun World, and he agrees without hesitation. The trio heads toward the amusement park, with the promise of a fun-filled escape.

Next day Jamika's pickup location
4

Jamika introduces Robin to Bebe's kids

Jamika introduces Robin to the three children of her friend Bebe—LaShawn, Kahlil, and Pee-Wee—setting the stage for the day's mischief. The kids exude a hedonistic, rambunctious energy that unsettles Robin's plans for a calm outing. Robin braces himself for chaos as they all prepare to head to Fun World.

Day of meeting Jamika's home
5

Trip to Fun World and security warning

All six travel to Fun World, only to be confronted by security at the entrance who warns that they are being watched. The warning hints at the trouble ahead, as the park's surveillance looms over the group. Robin and the kids push past the tension, eager to begin their chaotic day.

Day of visit Fun World entrance
6

Bebe's kids wreak havoc; Dorothea and Vivian disrupt

Inside the park, Bebe's kids unleash havoc, with amusement-park chaos escalating around them. Robin's attempt to enjoy the day is further disturbed when his ex-wife Dorothea and her friend Vivian appear, aiming to sabotage his burgeoning relationship with Jamika. The tension between adults and kids fuels the misadventure.

Early phase Fun World
7

Tunnel of Love ride and adapting to chaos

Robin and Jamika ride together on various attractions, including the Tunnel of Love, where Jamika commends Robin for enduring the ride's pace. Meanwhile, Leon reluctantly tries to fit in with Bebe's kids, eventually earning their approval to tag along. The new dynamic creates both bonding moments and comic friction.

During the outing Tunnel of Love, Fun World
8

Security pursuit; escape and recruitment

The kids' mischief continues as security catches up and then loses track of them, only for the group to escape and recruit other free-range children to join the chaos. Robin tries to manage the mounting mayhem while Dorothea and Vivian scheme in the background. The park's atmosphere teeters on the edge of a total breakdown.

Mid-visit Fun World
9

Dorothea and Vivian sabotage; Robin resists

Dorothea and Vivian escalate their sabotage attempts, hoping to derail the romance between Robin and Jamika. Robin foils their schemes with quick wits and stubborn resilience, keeping the date intact for the moment. The couple's connection persists despite the surrounding chaos.

During the outing Fun World
10

Abandoned building trial with animatronics

In an abandoned building, Leon and Bebe's kids discover animatronic versions of the Terminator, Abraham Lincoln, and Richard Nixon. The Terminator acts as judge, Lincoln defends, and Nixon prosecutes in a surreal, child-centric trial. Leon delivers a courageous rap that wins their freedom and earns the kids' respect.

During the same day Abandoned building
11

Pirate ship heist and Titanic recreation

To celebrate, the kids steal a pirate ship and crash it into a recreation of the RMS Titanic, taking Dorothea, Vivian, and others hostage. The stunt marks a bizarre turning point, transforming the adventure into an audacious caper. The grown-ups and kids alike revel in their chaotic victory.

After trial Abandoned building's pirate ship area
12

Leaving Fun World as chaos peaks

Robin and Jamika leave Fun World as the park begins to crumble under the chaos they've left behind. A passing cop is overwhelmed by the spectacle, and Bebe's kids scare him away rather than helping restore order. The day closes with the couple stepping away from the wreckage.

End of visit Fun World exit
13

Robin confronts reality at Bebe's apartment

Robin drops the kids off at their apartment and sees firsthand how they live, with no sign of Bebe around and a note on the refrigerator. He leaves some money behind so they can order pizza, realizing the responsibility he has come to feel. The moment marks a sobering shift from spectacle to care.

After leaving park Bebe's apartment
14

Robin reconnects at the bar

At the bar, Robin has a change of heart and returns to hang out with Bebe's kids a little longer, despite the mayhem they've caused. The kids remind him of the ties that bind them, pulling him into their world again. He prepares for one last act of kindness before the night ends.

Evening Bar
15

Las Vegas trip and citywide blackout

The kids force Robin to take them all to Las Vegas, drawing attention and fear from onlookers who recognize the infamous trio. In the city, everyone flees in terror as the trouble follows them, culminating in Pee-Wee pulling a plug that causes a citywide blackout. The chaotic road trip reaches its wild climax in a neon-lit showdown.

Night Las Vegas, NV

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:42

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