Bowfinger 1999
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SplatOn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Bobby Bowfinger
as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
as Daisy
as Carol
as Dave
as Hal, Kit's Agent
as Afrim
as Slater
as Terry Stricter
as Jerry Renfro
Director:
Writer:
Steve Martin
Stars:
Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, Jamie Kennedy, Barry Newman, Adam Alexi-Malle, Kohl Sudduth, Terence Stamp, Robert Downey Jr.,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Bowfinger
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Bobby Bowfinger
as Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
as Daisy
as Carol
as Dave
as Hal, Kit's Agent
as Afrim
as Slater
as Terry Stricter
as Jerry Renfro
as Sanchez
as Martinez
as Hector
as Luis
as Freddy
as LA Cop
as MindHead Executive
as Camera Security Guard
as Federal Express Man
as Actor at Audition
as Young Actress at Audition
as Clothing Sales Clerk
as Renfro's Executive
as Nightclub Cleaner
as Camera Store Clerk
as Kenny, Kit's Limo Driver
as Kit's Bodyguard
as Kit's Bodyguard
as Kit's Assistant
as Studio Executive
as E! Channel Interviewer
as Farrah, Hollywood Lesbian
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Laker Girl
as Reporter at Premier
as Black Masked Ninja
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