Bogus (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, Bogus is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 110 minutes. “A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bogus stars Whoopi Goldberg as Harriet Franklin, Gérard Depardieu as Bogus, Haley Joel Osment as Albert and Ute Lemper as Babette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bogus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bogus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bogus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bogus (1996)?
- In US, Bogus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bogus worth watching?
- Bogus holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bogus?
- Bogus stars Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Ute Lemper and Andrea Martin.
- When was Bogus released?
- Bogus was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.