The Fisher King 1991

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
48%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
28%
Splat

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.

Robin Williams

as Parry

Jeff Bridges

as Jack

Amanda Plummer

as Lydia

Mercedes Ruehl

as Anne

Michael Jeter

as Homeless Cabaret Singer

William Jay Marshall

as Jamaican Bum

Chris Howell

as Red Knight

Adam Bryant

as Radio Engineer

Paul Lombardi

as Radio Engineer

David Hyde Pierce

as Lou Rosen

Director:

Terry Gilliam

Writer:

Richard LaGravenese

Genres:

Comedy,Drama

Release Date:

1991 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

138 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

Nell Minow
Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Fisher King

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Robin Williams

as Parry

Jeff Bridges

as Jack

Amanda Plummer

as Lydia

Mercedes Ruehl

as Anne

Michael Jeter

as Homeless Cabaret Singer

William Jay Marshall

as Jamaican Bum

Chris Howell

as Red Knight

Adam Bryant

as Radio Engineer

Paul Lombardi

as Radio Engineer

David Hyde Pierce

as Lou Rosen

Ted Ross

as Limo Bum

Lara Harris

as Sondra

Warren Olney

as TV Anchorman

Frazer Smith

as News Reporter

Kathy Najimy

as Crazed Video Customer

Harry Shearer

as Sitcom Actor Ben Starr

Melinda Culea

as Sitcom Wife

James Remini

as Bum at Hotel

Mark Bowden

as Doorman

John Ottavino

as Father at Hotel

Brian Michaels

as Little Boy

Jayce Bartok

as First Punk

Dan Futterman

as Second Punk

Bradley Gregg

as Hippie Bum

William Preston

as John the Bum

Al Fann

as Superintendent

Stephen Bridgewater

as Porno Customer

John Heffernan

as Stockbroker Bum

Richard LaGravenese

as Strait Jacket Yuppie

Anita Dangler

as Bag Lady

Mark Bringelson

as Drooler

Johnny Paganelli

as Pizza Boy

Diane Robin

as Receptionist

Benjamin Redman

as Motorcyclist

Lisa Blades

as Parry's Wife

Carlos Carrasco

as Doctor

Joe Jamrog

as Guard

John de Lancie

as TV Executive

Lou Hancock

as Nurse

Caroline Cromelin

as Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Kathleen Bridget Kelly

as Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Pat Fraley

as Radio Show Call-In (voice)

Mel Bourne

as Langdon Carmichael (uncredited)

Kristen Connors

as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Jack Mulcahy

as Passerby (uncredited)

Tom Waits

as Disabled Vet (uncredited)

Craig 'Radio Man' Castaldo

as Bum (uncredited)

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