Funny Bones (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Funny Bones is a comedy film directed by Peter Chelsom, running about 128 minutes. “Comedy. It's in the timing. It's in the material. But mostly, it's in the bones.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Funny Bones stars Oliver Platt as Tommy Fawkes, Jerry Lewis as George Fawkes, Lee Evans as Jack Parker and Leslie Caron as Katie Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Funny Bones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny Bones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny Bones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Bones (1995)?
- In US, Funny Bones is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny Bones worth watching?
- Funny Bones holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funny Bones?
- Funny Bones stars Oliver Platt, Jerry Lewis, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron and Richard Griffiths.
- When was Funny Bones released?
- Funny Bones was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.