Fungus the Bogeyman (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Series · ★ 10

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Released in 2004, Fungus the Bogeyman is a family and animation series.

What it’s about. BBC adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's book. Fungus'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, strikes up a friendship with Fungus' children and escapes back home to tell her father George 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, Fay Ripley as Jane White, Clare Thomas as Jessica White and Fiona Hogan as Mildew, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Fungus the Bogeyman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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 Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.

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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Fungus the Bogeyman?
Fungus the Bogeyman stars Martin Clunes, Fay Ripley, Clare Thomas, Fiona Hogan and Mak Wilson.
When was Fungus the Bogeyman released?
Fungus the Bogeyman was released in 2004.