In 1968 the lives of a retired doorman, hotel manager, lounge singer, busboy, beautician and others intersect in the wake of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
The film intertwines the stories of various individuals whose lives intersect on the day of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. It captures the hopes, dreams, and struggles of a diverse group of people working in or visiting the hotel, all set against the backdrop of the turbulent political climate of 1968.
Bobby received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised its ambitious ensemble cast and its attempt to capture a significant moment in American history, some found the narrative structure disjointed and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the emotional resonance but questioning the film's overall effectiveness.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional impact and the ensemble cast's performances, often noting its relevance to themes of hope and loss in American history. However, some reviews indicated that the plot felt a bit unfocused, and a few found it to be overly sentimental.
Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ("I'll Try Anything Once") and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
The film was shot at the historic Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, which was demolished shortly after production wrapped.
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