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The Fisher King

1991Movie2 h 18 minR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic677.5Rotten Tomatoes84%85%

An awe-inspiring, deeply moving comedy movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Modern Fairy Tale
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  • Mental Health
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  • Magical Realism
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  • New York City

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Terry Gilliam
Written by
Richard LaGravenese
Produced by
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Music by
George Fenton

Everyone

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Facts

September 20, 1991 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
September 20, 1991
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Pride Before a Fall, Heel–Face Revolving Door, Shock Jock +9

  • Pride Before a Fall
  • Heel–Face Revolving Door
  • Shock Jock
  • Meaningful Name
  • Teens Are Monsters
  • Character Catch Phrase
  • Cynicism Catalyst
  • No Social Skills
  • Trenchcoat Warfare
  • Through the Eyes of Madness
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Celebrity Is Overrated

12 of 116 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fisher King?"

Questions about The Fisher King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fisher King?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Fisher King from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fisher King worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67).

Will The Fisher King make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Is The Fisher King good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Fisher King use?

Pride Before a FallHeel–Face Revolving DoorShock JockMeaningful NameTeens Are MonstersCharacter Catch PhraseCynicism CatalystNo Social SkillsTrenchcoat WarfareThrough the Eyes of MadnessAll Girls Want Bad BoysCelebrity Is Overratedand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Pride Before a Fall, Heel–Face Revolving Door, and Shock Jock.