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Bowfinger
1999 97 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.0
Comedy
Director: Frank Oz
Trailers
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Description
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.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$66.38M
Worldwide:
$98.63M
Starring
Steve Martin
Actor
Eddie Murphy
Actor
Heather Graham
Actor
Awards
6 nominations total
Key opinion
Bowfinger is widely regarded as a sharp, good-natured satire of Hollywood that benefits from the strong chemistry between Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. While a minority of viewers find the humor modest or the film less than a classic, most praise its tight script and uplifting, lighthearted execution.
| Screenplay | Steve Martin's screenplay is widely praised for its clever, witty, and sharp satirical take on the inner workings of the film industry. | |
| Acting | The comedic chemistry between leads Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy anchors the film, with Murphy’s dual performance as Kit and Jiff Ramsey earning consistent acclaim. | |
| Humor | The film succeeds in being consistently funny and enjoyable without relying on the vulgarity often found in other genre entries. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the overall comedic impact are divided; while many find it consistently hilarious and mood-lifting, some viewers describe it as merely pleasant and lacking genuine laugh-out-loud moments. |