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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by John Scheinfeld
BH

Bob Hope
Self (archive footage)
BC

Billy Crystal
Narrator (voice)
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Woody Allen
Self
DC

Dick Cavett
Self
LM

Leonard Maltin
Self
CO

Conan O'Brien
Self
MC

Margaret Cho
Self
LH
Linda Hope
Self
BC

Bing Crosby
Self (archive footage)
LB

Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
GB

George Burns
Self (archive footage)
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Gracie Allen
Self (archive footage)
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This Is Bob Hope... — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams This Is Bob Hope...?
This Is Bob Hope... is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is This Is Bob Hope... on Netflix?
No, This Is Bob Hope... is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries.
Is This Is Bob Hope... on Amazon Prime Video?
No, This Is Bob Hope... isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Documentaries instead.
Where can I watch This Is Bob Hope... for free?
This Is Bob Hope... is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is This Is Bob Hope... based on a true story?
Yes — This Is Bob Hope... is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
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