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Bowfinger

PG-1319991h 37mFrank Oz
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 73
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"The con is on."

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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Movie BusinessCelebrityFameHollywoodLos Angeles, CaliforniaFilmmakingHilariousAmused

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What is Bowfinger (1999) 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 stars in Bowfinger?

Bowfinger stars Steve Martin (Bobby Bowfinger), Eddie Murphy (Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey), Heather Graham (Daisy), Christine Baranski (Carol), Jamie Kennedy (Dave). The film was directed by Frank Oz.

How long is Bowfinger?

Bowfinger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG-13.

Is Bowfinger worth watching?

Bowfinger holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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