Bogus
Seen it?1996 | 110 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Last Unicorn, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
41% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Whoopi GoldbergHarriet Franklin
- Gérard DepardieuBogus
- Haley Joel OsmentAlbert
- Denis MercierMonsieur Antoine
- Andrea MartinPenny
- Nancy TravisLorraine Franklin
- Ute LemperBabette
- Sheryl Lee RalphRuth Clark
- Barbara HamiltonMrs. Partridge
- Al WaxmanSchool Principal