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Mr. Bones

  • 2001
  • PG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
3.1K
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Leon Schuster in Mr. Bones (2001)
SlapstickComedyFamily

A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.A medicine man is sent looking for the son of his tribal king, and brings back an American golfer and a host of goons intent on keeping him in the golf tournament.

  • Director
    • Gray Hofmeyr
  • Writers
    • Leon Schuster
    • Greg Latter
    • Gray Hofmeyr
  • Stars
    • Leon Schuster
    • David Ramsey
    • Faizon Love
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gray Hofmeyr
    • Writers
      • Leon Schuster
      • Greg Latter
      • Gray Hofmeyr
    • Stars
      • Leon Schuster
      • David Ramsey
      • Faizon Love
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Leon Schuster
    Leon Schuster
    • Mr. Bones
    David Ramsey
    David Ramsey
    • Vince Lee
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Fats Pudbedder
    Robert Whitehead
    Robert Whitehead
    • Zach Devlin
    Jane Benney
    Jane Benney
    • Laleti
    Fats Bookholane
    • King Tsonga
    Seputla Sebogodi
    • Young Tsonga
    Fem Belling
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Zack du Plessis
    • Farmer
    Craig Morris
    • Future Son-in-Law
    Adam Woolf
    • Young Bones
    Keketso Semoko
    • Laleti's mother
    Ruth Cele
    • Mamise
    Neo Tlhapi
    • Young Mamise
    Sonia Mbele
    • Thandi
    Greg Melvill-Smith
    • Jaws Farrah
    Jerry Mofokeng
    Jerry Mofokeng
    • Medicine man
    Jeremiah Ndlovu
    • Modabi
    • Director
      • Gray Hofmeyr
    • Writers
      • Leon Schuster
      • Greg Latter
      • Gray Hofmeyr
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    User reviews23

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    Kleighh

    South Africans will love it!!

    This movie is actually very funny...the only problem is that if you come from USA or some other place you will never understand the South African humour in it...so if you are from the US then dont watch it...you wont get it...but if you are from South Africa...youll love it...i really loved this movie...because i am South African, it shows alot of things that happen in south africa and it really made me laugh, so i definitely recommend it to any South African who hasnt already seen it...if there are any South Africans who havnt seen it... this movie has been bad mouthed by many Americans and people in other countries simply because they just dont get it... so South Africans...Go watch it!! of course there are those exceptions of people from other countries other than South Africa who have experienced South African life and who will enjoy it.
    loss

    Avoid to see this movie

    I went to a sneak preview last week, where i saw Mr. bones. I didn't know that this movie would be shown. At the beginning i thought that it could be quite funny but i was completely wrong on that. It was so bad i couldn't help laughing about the fact that such a movie is even produced. Leon Schuster combines bad acting with a ridiculous story and even the jokes are not worth a smile. They are limited on people getting hammered down by excrements of several animals. 1 out of 10
    6cw4_918b

    Perfect movie for the 10-year-old boy in all of us

    OK, so it's not Bob Newhart, more like Red Skelton. But I think you'll like it.

    The running jokes about poop were inexplicably funny. Your 10-year-old son will find them hilarious. The roles are broadly written, almost stereotypical, but the acting isn't bad, the plot line is ingenious, the scenery is terrific, the slapstick inspired.

    I'm no student of cinema, but the craftsmanship in making the film looks pretty good to me. Camera work seemed quite good.

    Your young daughters might get a complex about the movie's premise, or you might use the movie to talk with them about foolish preferences for male children around the world.

    A fine little movie, one that'll leave a smile on your face.
    10klippies2

    Good, clean fun

    I thought the movie rock.

    What made it even better was to watch my kids aged 8 and 10 enjoy the film.

    Everything was kept simple and the good, clean humor, despite some crude jokes, was put in place in a way the whole family can enjoy.

    Well Done! This movie has got a place in my collection.

    I was disappointed in the overall rating but since some of the finer humor is hidden in cultural differences, it is understandable that some folks might not get the whole picture.

    And I have to say that it was masterly achieved.
    8trevorza

    April 2006

    Mr. Bones is probably one of the most enjoyable local made movies I have seen.

    It contains scenes and messages that only a South African will understand. Despite reference been made by a none South African living in the UK as it been poor with toilet humour, even without this the movie is a load of fun.

    It contains a healthy dose of good South African actors, a colorful production and an overall message that portrays South African life and culture in general.

    All-in-all, its fun for the whole family and Leon Schuster best.

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    • Trivia
      In 2002, it became the highest grossing South African movie ever.
    • Connections
      Followed by Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past (2008)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2001 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Languages
      • Xhosa
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Містер Бонс
    • Filming locations
      • Sun City, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Distant Horizon
      • Videovision Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • ZAR 34,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,651,000
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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