Director: Tracie Laymon

Cast: Barbie Ferreira, John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones

Bob Trevino Likes It is a 2025 American drama-comedy film directed by Tracie Laymon, starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. The story follows a young woman who forges an unexpected bond with a kind stranger online — a warmhearted film about chosen family, neglect, and the quiet power of being seen.

What is Bob Trevino Likes It about?

Lily Trevino grew up in the shadow of a self-absorbed father who never made her feel wanted. When she stumbles upon a man named Bob Trevino on social media — a complete stranger who happens to share her father's name — something unexpected sparks. This Bob is warm, present, and genuinely interested in her life. What begins as an odd online connection slowly deepens into a friendship that neither of them anticipated. As Lily navigates her complicated feelings about family, worth, and belonging, the steadfast presence of this new Bob begins to quietly reshape how she sees herself. The film unfolds gently, letting its characters breathe rather than rushing toward resolution.

Cast & crew

Director Tracie Laymon brings a delicate, observational touch to the material. Barbie Ferreira leads with emotional restraint and quiet vulnerability, making Lily's longing feel entirely real. John Leguizamo brings warmth and lived-in texture to the stranger named Bob, while French Stewart, Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer, and Rachel Bay Jones round out a supporting cast that keeps the film grounded and human.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, stories about absent or emotionally unavailable parents carry a particular resonance — many left behind complex family structures when they emigrated, and the ache of parental neglect is not specific to any culture. Bob Trevino Likes It speaks to that universal need for recognition and care in the language of everyday life rather than melodrama. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it an accessible watch for any member of the household. Its light comedic register and genuine emotional warmth make it an easy recommendation for an evening at home.

Where & how to watch

Bob Trevino Likes It is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no extra download, no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime.