Bogus(1996)
“A comedy about losing your heart, finding your inner child and meeting the one friend you've always tried to avoid.”
Overview
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.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
Regency Enterprises
Budget
$32M
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Harriet Franklin
Gérard Depardieu
as Bogus
Haley Joel Osment
as Albert
Denis Mercier
as Monsieur Antoine
Andrea Martin
as Penny
Nancy Travis
as Lorraine Franklin
Ute Lemper
as Babette
Sheryl Lee Ralph
as Ruth Clark
Barbara Hamilton
as Mrs. Partridge
Al Waxman
as School Principal
Elizabeth Harpur
as Ellen
Fiona Reid
as School Teacher
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
French
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$32M
Production Companies
Regency Enterprises • Yorktown Productions
You Might Also Like
Family / Fantasy
The House of Magic
2013
Fantasy / Adventure
Oz the Great and Powerful
2013
Comedy / Animation
Animal Crackers
2018
Fantasy / Animation
The Last Unicorn
1982
Family / Fantasy
Godmothered
2020
Animation / Fantasy
A Tooth Fairy Tale
2025
Fantasy
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
1996
Family / Fantasy
Casper Meets Wendy
1998
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bogus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bogus (1996).
What is Bogus about?▼
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.
Who directed Bogus?▼
Bogus was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1996. It is a fantasy, comedy, family film.
How long is Bogus?▼
Bogus has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Bogus?▼
The cast of Bogus includes Whoopi Goldberg as Harriet Franklin, Gérard Depardieu as Bogus, Haley Joel Osment as Albert, Denis Mercier as Monsieur Antoine, Andrea Martin as Penny and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.