Bongwater
“When everything in life goes to pot.”
Synopsis
David is an artist and a pothead. He's fallen in love with the beautiful and sexy Serena, and things are going simply splendidly until poor David's house burns down. Serena doesn't need the bad vibes, so she splits the scene and runs off to New York with rocker and junkie Tommy. Lonely David finally turns to the sweet, sweet comfort of marijuana and his strange menagerie of friends to forget about his lost home and love
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BONGWATER | Official Trailer | Jack Black, Luke Wilson, Brittany Murphy (Netflix, iTunes)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-19
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Luke Wilson
David
Alicia Witt
Serena
Amy Locane
Jennifer
Brittany Murphy
Mary
Jack Black
Devlin
Andy Dick
Tony
Jeremy Sisto
Robert
Jamie Kennedy
Tommy
Scott Caan
Bobby
Patricia Wettig
Mom
Christian J. Meoli
Tobo
George Kuchar
Homeless Man
Michael Artura
Cop
Kyle Gass
Guitar Player
Scott Anthony Ferguson
Fireman
Muffy
Stripper
Bronson Van Wyck
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Los Angeles Independent Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
June 10, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 22, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hornburg, Nora Maccoby, Eric Weiss
- Original Score
- Josh Mancell, Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Bongwater
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- First Look Pictures, Gin Lane Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Sears
Michael Hornburg, Nora Maccoby, Eric Weiss
Josh Mancell, Mark Mothersbaugh
Richard Crudo
Lauren Zuckerman
Laura Bickford, Alessandro F. Uzielli
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Mancell
Original Music Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Richard Sears
Director
Richard Crudo
Director of Photography
Nora Maccoby
Writer
Eric Weiss
Writer
Laura Bickford
Producer
Alessandro F. Uzielli
Producer
Lauren Zuckerman
Editor
Gideon Ponte
Production Design
Nancy Steiner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bongwater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bongwater about?
David is an artist and a pothead. He's fallen in love with the beautiful and sexy Serena, and things are going simply splendidly until poor David's house burns down. Serena doesn't need the bad vibes, so she splits the scene and runs off to New York with rocker and junkie Tommy. Lonely David finally turns to the sweet, sweet comfort of marijuana and his strange menagerie of friends to forget about his lost home and love
Who directed Bongwater?
Bongwater was directed by Richard Sears.
Who stars in Bongwater?
The principal cast of Bongwater includes Luke Wilson, Alicia Witt, Amy Locane, Brittany Murphy, Jack Black.
When was Bongwater released and how long is it?
Bongwater was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Bongwater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bongwater was composed by Josh Mancell, Mark Mothersbaugh.
Is Bongwater based on a book or true story?
Bongwater is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Hornburg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bongwater?
Bongwater holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).