Bowfinger
"The con is on."
Originally released in 1999. Bowfinger is a comedy film. directed by Frank Oz.
Starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, and Heather Graham
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (917 votes)
Budget
$55M
Production budget
Box Office
$98.6M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Revenue
- $98,625,775
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Brian Grazer Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowfinger 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-...
Who directed Bowfinger?
Bowfinger was directed by Frank Oz.
How long is Bowfinger?
Bowfinger has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Bowfinger released?
Bowfinger was released on August 12, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bowfinger?
The main cast of Bowfinger includes Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, Jamie Kennedy.
Is Bowfinger worth watching?
Bowfinger has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 917 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.