The Fisher King
“A Modern Day Tale About The Search For Love, Sanity, Ethel Merman And The Holy Grail.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Michael Jeter in THE FISHER KING, with commentary by Terry GilliamOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-04-02
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Parry
Jeff Bridges
Jack
Amanda Plummer
Lydia
Mercedes Ruehl
Anne
Michael Jeter
Homeless Cabaret Singer
William Jay Marshall
Jamaican Bum
Chris Howell
Red Knight
Adam Bryant
Radio Engineer
Paul Lombardi
Radio Engineer
David Hyde Pierce
Lou Rosen
Ted Ross
Limo Bum
Lara Harris
Sondra
Warren Olney
TV Anchorman
Frazer Smith
News Reporter
Kathy Najimy
Crazed Video Customer
Harry Shearer
Sitcom Actor Ben Starr
Melinda Culea
Sitcom Wife
James Remini
Bum at Hotel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 30, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$17.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Gilliam
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard LaGravenese
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Fisher King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41.9M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Gilliam
Richard LaGravenese
George Fenton
Roger Pratt
Lesley Walker
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Department Leadership Roster
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Debra Hill
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Lesley Walker
Editor
Mel Bourne
Production Design
Richard LaGravenese
Writer
Terry Gilliam
Director
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Toronto Film Festival Audience Award 多伦多国际电影节历届人民选择奖（观众票选最高奖）。 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:43:39 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fisher King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fisher King 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 directed The Fisher King?
The Fisher King was directed by Terry Gilliam.
Who stars in The Fisher King?
The principal cast of The Fisher King includes Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter.
When was The Fisher King released and how long is it?
The Fisher King was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fisher King?
The Fisher King had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $41.9M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Fisher King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fisher King was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fisher King?
The Fisher King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).