Fisher King, The

Fisher King, The

1991

Shock-jock Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges) becomes racked with guilt after a listener takes Jack's tirades to heart, resulting in a bloodbath at a New York City hot spot. Jack sinks into a depression, drinking himself nearly to death and sponging off his girlfriend (Oscar-winner Mercedes Ruehl). When Jack hits bottom, he's ready to end it all. Could a dotty homeless man (Robin Williams) whose wife died in the carnage be Jack's chance for redemption?

A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.

JBscale
79
Very Good

Film Detail

Genre
Comedy - Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Length
2 hrs. 18 mins.
US Theatrical Release
September 20, 1991
US Box Office
$41,895,491 (#2199 of 7372)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted
Drug Use, Language, Nudity, Violence

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Columbia Tristar
Released
November 8, 2011
Acquired Date
April 1, 2014
Times Seen
2 Times
Last Watched
September 17, 2002

Actors

Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Mercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl
Michael Jeter
Michael Jeter
Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
David Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce
Lara Harris
Lara Harris
Richard LaGravenese
Richard LaGravenese
Christian Clemenson
Christian Clemenson
Carlos Carrasco
Carlos Carrasco

Directors

Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam

Producers

Debra Hill
Debra Hill
Lynda Obst
Lynda Obst

Writers

Richard LaGravenese
Richard LaGravenese

Awards & Accolades

  • 1991 Oscar : Best Supporting Actress - Mercedes Ruehl

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User Reviews

  • 3.16.2007 by biglummox (10/10)

Ratings

JB Users
100
Flawless
RT Fresh
85%
Tomatometer
65 votes
RT Fresh Certified
85%
Popcornmeter
1,827 votes
METASCORE
67
9 votes
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
93,078 votes

Additional Info

  1. IMDb
  2. Kids-in-Mind
  3. Common Sense Media