Bebe's Kids
Bebe's Kids (/ˈbeɪbeɪ/; also marketed as Robin Harris' Bebe's Kids) is a 1992 American adult animated comedy film produced by Hyperion Studio for Paramount Pictures. Directed by Bruce W. Smith in his directorial debut, it is based on a stand-up routine created by comedian Robin Harris. Harris died two years prior to the film's release; in the film, he is voiced by Faizon Love in his acting debut. As the first animated film to feature an entirely African-American main cast, it co-stars Vanessa Bell Calloway, Marques Houston, Nell Carter and Tone Lōc.
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| Directed by | Bruce W. Smith |
| Screenplay by | Reginald Hudlin |
| Based on | Bebe's Kids by Robin Harris |
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| Music by | John Barnes |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $8.4 million |
Originally released theatrically on July 31, 1992 by Paramount Pictures, Bebe's Kids was a critical and commercial failure. Although its animation was praised, critics mainly disparaged its story, screenplay and humor. Bebe's Kids grossed $8.4 million at the box office against a budget of $10 million, becoming a box office bomb. Despite this, it spawned video game of the same name two years later, which was likewise panned by critics.