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The Fisher King

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1991 | 138 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Royal Tenenbaums or After Hours, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: People's Choice Award. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $72 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 315K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terry Gilliam

  • Robin WilliamsParry
  • Jeff BridgesJack
  • Amanda PlummerLydia
  • Mercedes RuehlAnne
  • Michael JeterHomeless Cabaret Singer
  • William Jay MarshallJamaican Bum
  • Chris HowellRed Knight
  • Adam BryantRadio Engineer
  • Paul LombardiRadio Engineer
  • David Hyde PierceLou Rosen