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Bongwater

Play trailer Poster for Bongwater R,  1998,  1h 38m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 17% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 65% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
17% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 65% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
David is an Oregon slacker content to sell pot and occasionally work on his art. When he meets the beautiful and vibrant Serena, David begins to engage in life more fully and pursues his artwork with a sense of purpose. However, after Serena departs to live in New York City, he starts to drift back into his old habits, embarking on drug-crazed outings with the nutty Devlin. Will David and Serena reunite, or are they destined to be apart?

Critics Reviews

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Ann Limpert Entertainment Weekly Aug 7, 2013
B
Though the pair's lack of real chemistry makes the cuddly ending feel tacked on, the hysterical drug-buddy performances of Brittany Murphy, Andy Dick, and Jack Black really make this joint roll. Go to Full Review
Lael Loewenstein Variety Feb 23, 2012
An uneven, intermittently likable movie about a group of Portland residents for whom getting high is a way of life. Go to Full Review
Noel Murray AV Club Jun 26, 2001
The picture is mainly a series of smoky, elliptical character sketches that range in quality from zippily funny to inert. Go to Full Review
Robert Pardi TV Guide Aug 7, 2013
1.5/4
It's hard to concur with the screenplay's insistence that there's both pathos and humor to be found in the bong-inhaling, bed-hopping lives of these indolent characters. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Oct 1, 2005
2/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Dec 9, 2001
2/5
That works from time to time, and Witt is always a charmer, but otherwise this one's a throwaway. Dig that video cover! Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Sears

Director

Luke Wilson

David

Alicia Witt

Serena

Amy Locane

Jennifer

Brittany Murphy

Mary

Jack Black

Devlin

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Bongwater

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Movie Info

Synopsis David is an Oregon slacker content to sell pot and occasionally work on his art. When he meets the beautiful and vibrant Serena, David begins to engage in life more fully and pursues his artwork with a sense of purpose. However, after Serena departs to live in New York City, he starts to drift back into his old habits, embarking on drug-crazed outings with the nutty Devlin. Will David and Serena reunite, or are they destined to be apart?
Director
Richard Sears
Producer
Laura Bickford, Alessandro F. Uzielli
Screenwriter
Nora Maccoby, Eric Weiss, Laura Maccoby
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m
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