Bowfinger (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Bowfinger is a comedy film directed by Frank Oz, running about 97 minutes. “The con is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
Who’s in it. Bowfinger stars Steve Martin as Bobby Bowfinger, Eddie Murphy as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey, Heather Graham as Daisy and Christine Baranski as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bowfinger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $98.6M at the box office.
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 Bowfinger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bowfinger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bowfinger (1999)?
- In US, Bowfinger 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 Bowfinger worth watching?
- Bowfinger holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski and Jamie Kennedy.
- When was Bowfinger released?
- Bowfinger was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.