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Bogus

1996Movie1 h 50 minPG

Comedy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes38%45%

A hopeful, wholesome fantasy movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Imaginary Friend
  • Feel-Good
  • Whimsical
  • Heartwarming
  • Magic
  • Gentle Humor
  • Children's Film

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Norman Jewison
Written by
Alvin Sargent
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Norman Jewison, Jeff Rothberg
Music by
Marc Shaiman

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Facts

September 6, 1996 · 1 h 50 min · PG

Released
September 6, 1996
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$32 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

One-Word Title, Disappeared Dad, Tagline +2

  • One-Word Title
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Tagline
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Character Title

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bogus?"

Questions about Bogus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bogus?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bogus from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bogus worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Bogus okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Bogus make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Bogus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.