Bongwater (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1998, Bongwater is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Sears, running about 97 minutes. “When everything in life goes to pot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David is an artist and a pothead. He's fallen in love with the beautiful and sexy Serena, and things are going simply splendidly until poor David's house burns down. Serena doesn't need the bad vibes, so she splits the scene and runs off to New York with rocker and junkie Tommy. Lonely David finally turns to the sweet, sweet comfort of marijuana and his strange menagerie of friends to forget about his lost home and love
Who’s in it. Bongwater stars Luke Wilson as David, Alicia Witt as Serena, Amy Locane as Jennifer and Brittany Murphy as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Bongwater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bongwater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bongwater tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bongwater (1998)?
- In US, Bongwater is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bongwater worth watching?
- Bongwater holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bongwater?
- Bongwater stars Luke Wilson, Alicia Witt, Amy Locane, Brittany Murphy and Jack Black.
- When was Bongwater released?
- Bongwater was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.