Bowfinger
Seen it?1999 | 97 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$99 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 143K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Oz
- Steve MartinBobby Bowfinger
- Eddie MurphyKit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
- Heather GrahamDaisy
- Christine BaranskiCarol
- Jamie KennedyDave
- Barry NewmanHal, Kit's Agent
- Adam Alexi-MalleAfrim
- Kohl SudduthSlater
- Terence StampTerry Stricter
- Robert Downey Jr.Jerry Renfro