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Delirious

1991Movie1 h 36 minPG

Comedy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes27%39%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes27%39%

Summary

A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Tom Mankiewicz
Written by
Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman
Produced by
Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman, Doug Claybourne
Music by
Cliff Eidelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 9, 1991 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
August 9, 1991
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Parody, All Just a Dream, Author Powers +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Delirious?"

Questions about Delirious

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Delirious?

HooplaScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Delirious streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Delirious worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Delirious okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Delirious make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Delirious good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Delirious a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 31% of its budget.

What tropes does Delirious use?

Affectionate ParodyAll Just a DreamAuthor PowersBlind DrivingBrick JokeBroken PedestalThe Bus Came BackCall-BackThe CameoFourth Wall Shut-In StoryPlace Worse Than DeathReality Warperand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Affectionate Parody, All Just a Dream, and Author Powers.