Bowfinger
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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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Bowfinger (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Bowfinger (5/10) Movie CLIP - Crossing the Freeway (1999) HD
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Frequently asked questions about Bowfinger
Where can I watch Bowfinger in the United States?
Bowfinger is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Bowfinger?
Bowfinger scores 6.2 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Bowfinger?
Bowfinger stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, and Jamie Kennedy. Frank Oz is the director.
How long is Bowfinger?
Bowfinger runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Bowfinger come out?
Bowfinger was released on August 12, 1999.
Which studio made Bowfinger?
Bowfinger was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Brian Grazer Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Bowfinger?
Bowfinger was made on a budget of $55,000,000.
How much did Bowfinger make at the box office?
Bowfinger grossed $98,625,775 worldwide, against a budget of $55,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.