Mr. Bean’s Holiday

Mr. Bean’s Holiday

Year: 2007

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Steve Bendelack

FamilyComedyCrude humor and satireRelationship comedyFunny jokes and crude humor

When Mr. Bean wins a free trip to the Cannes Film Festival, his attempts quickly spiral into chaos, inadvertently splitting a young boy from his father. Determined to fix the mess, Bean journeys across France, riding a bicycle, meeting a charming hotel maid, and experiencing mishaps that lead to a reunion and a touch of romance.

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1

Bean wins a Cannes trip (and gear) in a raffle

Mr. Bean wins a holiday trip to Cannes, a video camera, and €200 in a raffle, kickstarting his zany adventure. He is excited but oblivious to the chaos his plans will unleash. The win sets the stage for the entire journey to France.

UK
2

Arrival in France and Le Train Bleu chaos

Bean arrives in France and causes a scene trying the seafood at Le Train Bleu. The mishap foreshadows the cultural misunderstandings that will accompany him throughout the trip. His over-the-top enthusiasm clashes with refined French settings.

Le Train Bleu, Gare de Lyon, Paris
3

Duchevsky asks Bean to film his boarding

At Gare de Lyon, Bean convinces Russian director Emil Duchevsky to film him boarding the train with his camera. The request leads to a series of retakes and comic frustration. The director reluctantly agrees, setting a chaotic tone for their journey.

Gare de Lyon, Paris
4

Train departs with Stepan on board; Duchevsky left behind

After a string of retakes, the train leaves with Bean and Duchevsky's son Stepan onboard while the director is left behind. The separation sets Bean and Stepan on a shared, unpredictable path. The moment also marks the start of their unlikely bond.

Gare de Lyon, outbound train
5

Bean and Stepan bond; next station disembark; Duchevsky's train passes

Bean and Stepan bond during the journey and decide to disembark at the next station together. Meanwhile, Duchevsky's train passes through without stopping, creating a temporary rift in their travel. The duo's companionship grows in the wake of the lost opportunity.

Next station platform
6

Duchevsky shows phone-number sign; digits obscured

Duchevsky holds up a sign with a mobile number for Stepan to call, but the last two digits are obscured. The missing digits spark confusion and a comic chase for a way to reach each other. The sign becomes a symbol of the communication barriers in their journey.

Railway platform
7

Bean calls the number; boards a new train

Bean attempts to dial the number, trying different digit combinations in a humorous scramble. A new train arrives, and they manage to hop onto it, continuing their journey with stubborn optimism. The escape adds another layer of chaos to their plan.

On a moving train
8

Ejected at Cavaillon; wallet, passport, and ticket missing

They are ejected in Cavaillon because Bean forgot his wallet, passport, and ticket at the previous stop. The loss forces them to improvise again, navigating France with dwindling resources. The setback heightens the sense of do-it-yourself adventure.

Cavaillon
9

Mime act earns money toward Cannes

To keep moving, Bean busks as a mime and earns money for food and bus tickets toward Cannes. His street performance brings both laughs and challenges as he drifts closer to his intended destination. The practical hustle contrasts with his ridiculous demeanor.

French countryside
10

Ticket blown to a chicken and farm chase

A gust of wind sends Bean's ticket onto the foot of a chicken, which is packed into a farmer's truck. He chases the vehicle to a farm but cannot locate the ticket amid the flock. The hunt underscores Bean's relentless but luckless pursuit of his goal.

Farm
11

Yogurt commercial set; Bean disrupts the shoot

Sometime later, Bean wakes on the set of a yogurt commercial directed by Carson Clay and featuring Sabine. Mistaken for an extra, he briefly stars as a soldier before accidentally causing the set to explode while recharging his camera. The episode blends slapstick with surreal imagery.

Village yogurt commercial set
12

Arrival in Cannes and Playback Time premiere

Sabine, Bean, and Stepan arrive in Cannes as Sabine heads to Playback Time's premiere. On the red carpet, news reveals they’re suspected of kidnapping Stepan; they improvise disguises as mother and daughter to attend. During the screening, Bean plugs his video diary into the projector, reframing Sabine as the hero and himself as her lover, provoking a standing ovation that culminates with Stepan's reunion onstage and a beach finale to La Mer.

Cannes – Playback Time premiere; Cannes beach

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