Bowfinger

Bowfinger is a 1999 American satirical buddy comedy film directed by Frank Oz. The film depicts a down-and-out filmmaker in Hollywood attempting to make a film on a small budget with a star who does not know that he is in the movie. It was written by Steve Martin, who also stars alongside Eddie Murphy in two roles, and Heather Graham as an ambitious would-be starlet.

Bowfinger
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFrank Oz
Written bySteve Martin
Produced byBrian Grazer
Starring
CinematographyUeli Steiger
Edited byRichard Pearson
Music byDavid Newman
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • August 13, 1999 (1999-08-13) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$55 million
Box office$98.6 million

Bowfinger was released in the United States on August 13, 1999, to positive reviews, and grossed $98 million. The film is considered by many as one of Eddie Murphy's best and most underappreciated films.

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