Movie

Bowfinger

“The con is on.”

★ 6.2(946)19991h 37m

Bowfinger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Bowfinger

🇲🇽 Mexico

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 946 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bowfinger in Mexico — 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 Mexico?+

In Mexico, Bowfinger is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Bowfinger on Netflix?+

Bowfinger is not on Netflix in Mexico 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.