Funny Bones(1995)
Comedy. It's in the timing. It's in the material. But mostly, it's in the bones.
Funny Bones Synopsis
Tommy Fawkes wants to be a successful comedian. After his Las Vegas debut is a failure, he returns to Blackpool where his father—also a comedian—started, and where he spent the summers of his childhood.
Funny Bones (1995) is a comedy film directed by Peter Chelsom, released on September 20, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Oliver Platt, Jerry Lewis, Lee Evans and Leslie Caron. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Chelsom
- Writers:
- Peter Chelsom, Peter Flannery
- Producers:
- Simon Fields, Peter Chelsom
- Cinematographer:
- Eduardo Serra
- Composer:
- John Altman
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Funny Bones (1995) Trailer
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Funny Bones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Platt
as Tommy Fawkes
Jerry Lewis
as George Fawkes
Lee Evans
as Jack Parker
Leslie Caron
as Katie Parker
Richard Griffiths
as Jim Minty
Oliver Reed
as Dolly Hopkins
- George Carl
George Carl
as Thomas Parker
- Freddie Davies
Freddie Davies
as Bruno Parker
Ruta Lee
as Laura Fawkes
Ian McNeice
as Stanley Sharkey
William Hootkins
as Al
Terence Rigby
as Billy Mann
Key crew
Directed by Peter Chelsom, written by Peter Chelsom and Peter Flannery, produced by Simon Fields and Peter Chelsom.
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Funny Bones Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 53 ratings.
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Funny Bones – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny Bones online?
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Funny Bones (1995) 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 Funny Bones?
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The main cast of Funny Bones (1995) includes Oliver Platt, Jerry Lewis, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron and Richard Griffiths. The film was directed by Peter Chelsom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Funny Bones released?
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Funny Bones was released on September 20, 1995 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Funny Bones worth watching?
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Funny Bones (1995) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 53 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 Funny Bones?
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Yes. The official Funny Bones trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.