Bowfinger
1999 · Movie · PG-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.2 · 78% critics
Desperate to get his big break, an aspiring filmmaker puts together a ragtag crew to make a blockbuster featuring Hollywood’s biggest action star—without letting him know he’s part of the project. As the filming begins, the movie turns ordinary life into a wild, off-the-books production plan.
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Details
- Years
- 1999
- Release date
- 1999-08-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (946 votes)
- Box office
- $98,625,775
- Budget
- $55,000,000
About
If you want a lighthearted Hollywood satire with nonstop comedic energy, Bowfinger is a fun pick, especially if you like In & Out; Not for you if you dislike prank-based comedy or need subtle storytelling.
Pros: laugh-out-loud comedy; sharp Hollywood satire; Martin and Murphy shine | Cons: some laughs miss; premise can feel absurd; pacing critique
Themes
- movie business
- celebrity
- fame
- hollywood
- los angeles, california
- filmmaking
- hilarious
- amused
Cast & crew
Steve Martin
as Bobby Bowfinger
Eddie Murphy
as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
Heather Graham
as Daisy
Christine Baranski
as Carol
Jamie Kennedy
as Dave
Barry Newman
as Hal, Kit's Agent
Adam Alexi-Malle
as Afrim
Kohl Sudduth
as Slater
Terence Stamp
as Terry Stricter
Robert Downey Jr.
as Jerry Renfro
Directed by Frank Oz