How long is Bowfinger?

Bowfinger is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Bowfinger rated?

Bowfinger is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Bowfinger?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Bowfinger (1999) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 986 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Comedy
Released: August 12, 1999
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 986 votes
Director: Frank Oz
Starring: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Bowfinger?: Bowfinger is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Bowfinger rated?: Bowfinger is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Bowfinger a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Bowfinger?: As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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