Delirious(1991)
A comedy about a soap opera writer who's typing without a ribbon.
Delirious Synopsis
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Delirious (1991) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Tom Mankiewicz, released on August 9, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms and Raymond Burr. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 174 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Writers:
- Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman
- Producers:
- Doug Claybourne, Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman
- Cinematographer:
- Robert M. Stevens
- Composer:
- Cliff Eidelman
- Production:
- MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,546,827
- Status:
- Released
Delirious (1991) Trailer
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Delirious Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Delirious.
Classic Trailer
Trailer
Horseback Riding Rescue Scene
Clip
Jack Wakes Up In His TV Show
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Beyond Our Dreams Scene
Clip
Delirious Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Candy
as Jack Gable
Mariel Hemingway
as Janet Dubois / Louise
Emma Samms
as Rachel Hedison / Laura Claybourne
Raymond Burr
as Carter Hedison
Dylan Baker
as Blake Hedison
Charles Rocket
as Ty Hedison
David Rasche
as Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis
Andrea Thompson
as Nurse Helen Caldwell
Zach Grenier
as Mickey
Jerry Orbach
as Lou Sherwood
Renée Taylor
as Arlene Sherwood
- Milt Oberman
Milt Oberman
as Fetterman
Key crew
Directed by Tom Mankiewicz, written by Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred Freeman, produced by Doug Claybourne, Lawrence J. Cohen and Fred Freeman.
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Delirious Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 174 ratings.
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Delirious – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Delirious online?
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Delirious (1991) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Delirious?
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The main cast of Delirious (1991) includes John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr and Dylan Baker. The film was directed by Tom Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Delirious released?
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Delirious was released on August 9, 1991 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Delirious worth watching?
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Delirious (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 174 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Delirious?
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Yes. The official Delirious trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.