Bogus(1996)
A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.
Bogus Synopsis
Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.
Bogus (1996) is a fantasy, comedy and family film directed by Norman Jewison, released on September 6, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment and Denis Mercier. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 248 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Jewison
- Writers:
- Alvin Sargent
- Producers:
- Jeff Rothberg, Arnon Milchan, Norman Jewison
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions
- Budget:
- $32,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Bogus (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bogus before you stream it.
Bogus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Harriet Franklin
Gérard Depardieu
as Bogus
Haley Joel Osment
as Albert
Denis Mercier
as Monsieur Antoine
Andrea Martin
as Penny
Nancy Travis
as Lorraine Franklin
Ute Lemper
as Babette
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Ruth Clark
Barbara Hamilton
as Mrs. Partridge
Al Waxman
as School Principal
Elizabeth Harpur
as Ellen
Fiona Reid
as School Teacher
Key crew
Directed by Norman Jewison, written by Alvin Sargent, produced by Jeff Rothberg, Arnon Milchan and Norman Jewison.
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Bogus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 248 ratings.
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Bogus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bogus online?
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Bogus (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bogus?
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The main cast of Bogus (1996) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Denis Mercier and Andrea Martin. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bogus released?
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Bogus was released on September 6, 1996 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Bogus worth watching?
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Bogus (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 248 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bogus?
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Yes. The official Bogus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.