Movie

Bowfinger

“The con is on.”

★ 6.2(950)19991h 37m

Bowfinger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Frank Oz
Release date: 1999-08-12
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $98,625,775
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Bowfinger — trailer

About Bowfinger

Bowfinger is a 1999 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Frank Oz, starring Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy and Heather Graham. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 950 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bowfinger in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Steve Martin

Bobby Bowfinger

Eddie Murphy

Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey

Heather Graham

Daisy

Christine Baranski

Carol

Jamie Kennedy

Dave

Barry Newman

Hal, Kit's Agent

Adam Alexi-Malle

Afrim

Kohl Sudduth

Slater

Terence Stamp

Terry Stricter

Robert Downey Jr.

Jerry Renfro

Alejandro Patiño

Sanchez

Alfred De Contreras

Martinez

Themes & keywords

movie businesscelebrityfamehollywoodlos angeles, californiafilmmakinghilariousamused

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Bowfinger in Germany?+

In Germany, Bowfinger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Bowfinger on Netflix?+

Bowfinger is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Bowfinger?+

Bowfinger has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Bowfinger?+

Bowfinger stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski and Jamie Kennedy.

When did Bowfinger come out?+

Bowfinger is a 1999 movie directed by Frank Oz.

What genre is Bowfinger?+

Bowfinger is Comedy film.

Who directed Bowfinger?+

Bowfinger was directed by Frank Oz.