The Muse
Seen it?1999 | 97 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Brooks
- Albert BrooksSteven Phillips
- Sharon StoneSarah Little
- Andie MacDowellLaura Phillips
- Jeff BridgesJack Warrick
- Cybill ShepherdSelf
- Monica MikalaJulie Phillips
- Jamie AlexisMary Phillips
- Marnie SheltonJennifer
- Catherine MacNealAnne
- Mark FeuersteinJosh Martin