Fungus the Bogeyman (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2004, Fungus the Bogeyman is a family and animation film directed by Stuart Orme, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. BBC adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's book. Fungus (voice of Mak Wilson)'s job is to venture above Bogeydom and scare dry-cleaners (a Bogey's name for humans). But on one trip disaster strikes and a dry-cleaner discovers their existence in Bogeydom. The dry-cleaner, Jessica (Clare Thomas), strikes up a friendship with Fungus' children and escapes back home to tell her father George (Martin Clunes) all about it. George then decides to stake-out the entrance to Bogeydom, in order to catch a real-life Bogeyman.
Who’s in it. Fungus the Bogeyman stars Martin Clunes as George White, Jordan Metcalfe as Mould, Clare Thomas as Jessica White and Fay Ripley as Jane White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Fungus the Bogeyman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fungus the Bogeyman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fungus the Bogeyman tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fungus the Bogeyman (2004)?
- In US, Fungus the Bogeyman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fungus the Bogeyman worth watching?
- Fungus the Bogeyman holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fungus the Bogeyman?
- Fungus the Bogeyman stars Martin Clunes, Jordan Metcalfe, Clare Thomas, Fay Ripley and Fiona Hogan.
- When was Fungus the Bogeyman released?
- Fungus the Bogeyman was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.