Bowfinger (1999)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Bowfinger
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Sky |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Bowfinger in 50 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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-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. Bowfinger is a Comedy movie, released on 1999-08-12, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Bowfinger worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bowfinger 6.2 out of 10 from 986 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bowfinger?
In Australia, Bowfinger streams on BINGE and Foxtel Now and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Frank Oz
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
- Alejandro Patiño as Sanchez
- Alfred De Contreras as Martinez
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Sources
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