Bowfinger(1999)
The con is on.
Bowfinger Synopsis
On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
Bowfinger (1999) is a comedy film directed by Frank Oz, released on August 12, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham and Christine Baranski. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 971 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Oz
- Writers:
- Steve Martin
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer
- Cinematographer:
- Ueli Steiger
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions
- Budget:
- $55,000,000
- Revenue:
- $98,625,775
- Status:
- Released
Bowfinger (1999) Trailer
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Bowfinger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Martin
as Bobby Bowfinger
Eddie Murphy
as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
Heather Graham
as Daisy
Christine Baranski
as Carol
Jamie Kennedy
as Dave
Barry Newman
as Hal, Kit's Agent
Adam Alexi-Malle
as Afrim
Kohl Sudduth
as Slater
Terence Stamp
as Terry Stricter
Robert Downey Jr.
as Jerry Renfro
Alejandro Patiño
as Sanchez
- Alfred De Contreras
Alfred De Contreras
as Martinez
Key crew
Directed by Frank Oz, written by Steve Martin, produced by Brian Grazer.
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Bowfinger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 971 ratings.
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Bowfinger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bowfinger online?
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Bowfinger (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bowfinger?
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The main cast of Bowfinger (1999) includes Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski and Jamie Kennedy. The film was directed by Frank Oz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bowfinger released?
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Bowfinger was released on August 12, 1999 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Bowfinger worth watching?
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Bowfinger (1999) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 971 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bowfinger?
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Yes. The official Bowfinger trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.