Funny Bones (1995)
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61% of critics liked it
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71% of users liked it
(4,301 ratings)
Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around,… More Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around, Tommy's act is an unqualified disaster, with the failure made even more painful by his father's presence in the audience. In search of a fresh start, Tommy heads to Blackpool, England, where he was born and raised, to look for a new act. Hoping to buy material from local performers, Tommy auditions a large number of acts, most of whom are utterly hopeless, until he sees a hilarious vaudeville team, the Parker Brothers. Their act seems more than a bit familiar, however, and Tommy soon realizes that they're doing his father's old material. But they have every right to be doing George's schtick -- it seems George stole his act from the Parkers ages ago. What's more, the younger and more eccentric of the Parker Boys, Jack (Lee Evans), is actually Tommy's half brother, the product of a fling with a Blackpool showgirl years ago. Veering between comedy and drama, Funny Bones has more than its share of effective moments on either side of the fence, and features fine supporting performances from Oliver Reed, Leslie Caron and Harold Nicholas. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Chelsom
- Written By
- Peter Chelsom, Peter Flannery
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Mar 31, 1995 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Odd drama about eccentric show biz family, featuring Jerry Lewis in rare dramatic role.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Fascinating and quirky little movie with great bits from Oliver Reed and Leslie Caron.
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Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
It has its moments, but not enough of them.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Lee Evans steals every scene he's in.
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Cast
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Oliver Platt
as Tommy Fawkes
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Lee Evans
as Jack Parker
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Leslie Caron
as Katie Parker
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Jerry Lewis
as George Fawkes
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Oliver Reed
as Dolly Hopkins
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Mickey Baker
as Mayor
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Francois Domange
as Pirard
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Ticky Holgado
as Battiston
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William Hootkins
as Al
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Jona Jones
as Security Guard
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Phil Kelly
as Himself
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Ruta Lee
as Laura Fawkes
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Ian McNeice
as Stanley Sharkey
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The Nicholas Brothers
as Harold as Himself
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Harold Nicholas
as Himself
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Andy Rashleigh
as Reporter
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Terence Rigby
as Billy Man
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Peter Martin
as Skipper
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Gavin Millar
as Steve Campbell
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Rusty Goffe
as Bagpipe Playing Dwarf
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Ruth Kettlewell
as Camilla Powell
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Peter Gunn
as Nicky
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Peter McNamara
as Canavan
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Mouss
as Poquelin
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George Carl
as Thomas Parker
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Freddie Davies
as Bruno Parker
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Olivier Py
as Barre
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Frank Cox
as Cox Twin
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Sadie Corre
as Poodle Lady
- Richard Griffiths
