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The Fisher King (1991) is a comedy and drama film directed by Terry Gilliam, released on September 20, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer and Mercedes Ruehl. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,513 ratings.
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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
Directed by Terry Gilliam, written by Richard LaGravenese, produced by Debra Hill and Lynda Obst.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,513 ratings.
My dad and I had this thing we did where we went to see a movie or rented a movie from the time before I could remember to, well, almost until the day he passed away. There was always time to catch a movie, an it's a bit easier because it isn't as weather dependent as playing catch is. My dad took me to see this when I was a kid, and I absolutely hated it, I thought it was a horrible movie. And then, I watched it…
Reviewed on January 12, 2023
"Jack Lucas" (Jeff Bridges) is one of those late night radio presenters who loves the sound of his own voice and who enjoys nothing better than to put down, disdainfully, the collection of sad individuals who phone in with their problems. It's one of his casual off-the-cuff remarks that leads to a tragedy and a spiral that sends him into some serious doldrums. Things change for ever one night when he finds himself…
Reviewed on June 2, 2024
**The Fisher King (1991)** (Re-watching Robin Williams' catalog.) _Directed by Terry Gilliam_ The Arthurian legend of the Fisher King tells of an injured king and a pure-of-heart knight or fool who must heal him. Richard LaGravenese's screenplay is absolutely brilliant because it somehow puts both leads in both roles simultaneously. Jack (Jeff Bridges) is the wounded king, destroyed by guilt after his on-air rant…
Reviewed on April 21, 2026
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The Fisher King (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Fisher King (1991) includes Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl and Michael Jeter. The film was directed by Terry Gilliam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Fisher King was released on September 20, 1991 and runs for 2h 18m.
The Fisher King (1991) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,513 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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