The Fisher King (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1991, The Fisher King is a comedy and drama film directed by Terry Gilliam, running about 138 minutes. “A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fisher King stars Jeff Bridges as Jack Lucas, Robin Williams as Henry Sagan Parry, Mercedes Ruehl as Anne Napolitano and Amanda Plummer as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Fisher King has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fisher King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fisher King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fisher King (1991)?
- In US, The Fisher King is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fisher King worth watching?
- The Fisher King holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fisher King?
- The Fisher King stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer and Michael Jeter.
- When was The Fisher King released?
- The Fisher King was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.