Bowfinger
“The con is on.”
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.
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Bowfinger (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-06
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Bobby Bowfinger
Eddie Murphy
Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
Heather Graham
Daisy
Christine Baranski
Carol
Jamie Kennedy
Dave
Barry Newman
Hal, Kit's Agent
Adam Alexi-Malle
Afrim
Kohl Sudduth
Slater
Terence Stamp
Terry Stricter
Robert Downey Jr.
Jerry Renfro
Alejandro Patiño
Sanchez
Alfred De Contreras
Martinez
Ramiro Fabian
Hector
Johnny Sanchez
Luis
Claude Brooks
Freddy
Kevin Scannell
LA Cop
John Prosky
MindHead Executive
Michael Dempsey
Camera Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$98.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.79x
+$43.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Martin
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Bowfinger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $98.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Oz
Steve Martin
David Newman
Ueli Steiger
Richard Pearson
Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Bernard Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Grazer
Producer
Frank Oz
Director
Richard Pearson
Editor
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Joseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Steve Martin
Screenplay
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Taylor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ueli Steiger
Director of Photography
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowfinger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Bowfinger?
Bowfinger was directed by Frank Oz.
Who stars in Bowfinger?
The principal cast of Bowfinger includes Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, Jamie Kennedy.
When was Bowfinger released and how long is it?
Bowfinger was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bowfinger?
Bowfinger had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $98.6M at the worldwide box office (1.79 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bowfinger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bowfinger was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bowfinger?
Bowfinger holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).