Movie

Bogus

“A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.”

★ 5.8(244)19961h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Norman Jewison
Release date: 1996-09-06
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: French
Budget: $32,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Regency Enterprises

Bogus — trailer

About Bogus

Bogus is a 1996 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Family genres, directed by Norman Jewison, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu and Haley Joel Osment. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 244 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bogus in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Recently orphaned, a young boy is taken in by his godmother who is shocked to realize that she can see the boy's imaginary friend: a flamboyant, French magician named Bogus.

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

Harriet Franklin

Gérard Depardieu

Bogus

Haley Joel Osment

Albert

Denis Mercier

Monsieur Antoine

Andrea Martin

Penny

Nancy Travis

Lorraine Franklin

Ute Lemper

Babette

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Ruth Clark

Barbara Hamilton

Mrs. Partridge

Al Waxman

School Principal

Elizabeth Harpur

Ellen

Fiona Reid

School Teacher

Themes & keywords

magiccircusauntimaginary friend

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bogus in United Arab Emirates?+

Bogus is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Bogus on Netflix?+

Bogus is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Bogus?+

Bogus has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Bogus?+

Bogus stars Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Denis Mercier and Andrea Martin.

When did Bogus come out?+

Bogus is a 1996 movie directed by Norman Jewison.

What genre is Bogus?+

Bogus is Fantasy, Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Bogus?+

Bogus was directed by Norman Jewison.