Bogus
“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.
Where to watch Bogus in United States
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Bogus there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Bogus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Joyn, Rakuten TV, Netzkino | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Rakuten TV | — |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Bogus
Bogus is a 1996 English-language fantasy, comedy and family film directed by Norman Jewison. The cast is led by Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Bogus was produced by Regency Enterprises and Yorktown Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 1996, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Writers
- Alvin Sargent
- Release date
- September 6, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Production
- Regency Enterprises, Yorktown Productions
Bogus cast & crew
Bogus was directed by Norman Jewison and written by Alvin Sargent.
The cast features Whoopi Goldberg as Harriet Franklin, Gérard Depardieu as Bogus, Haley Joel Osment as Albert, Denis Mercier as Monsieur Antoine, Andrea Martin as Penny, and Nancy Travis as Lorraine Franklin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by David Watkin, and it was produced by Arnon Milchan and Norman Jewison.
Is Bogus worth watching?
Bogus holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 244 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and family, Bogus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bogus
Bogus isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bogus
Whoopi Goldberg
Harriet Franklin
Gérard Depardieu
Bogus
Haley Joel Osment
Albert
Denis Mercier
Monsieur Antoine
Andrea Martin
Penny
Nancy Travis
Lorraine Franklin
Ute Lemper
Babette
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Ruth Clark
Barbara Hamilton
Mrs. Partridge
Al Waxman
School Principal
Elizabeth Harpur
Ellen
Fiona Reid
School Teacher
Bogus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bogus in United States?
Bogus is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Bogus in?
Bogus is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bogus?
Bogus runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Bogus rated?
Bogus is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 244 ratings.
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