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The Fisher King

1991·Movie·R·138 min·★ 7.3(1,533)

“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.

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Where to watch The Fisher King in United States

Can I watch The Fisher King in United States? The Fisher King isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open The Fisher King there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is The Fisher King streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaSony Pictures Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaSony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
AustraliaSBS On Demand, 10Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten TV
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil—Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About The Fisher King

The Fisher King is a 1991 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Terry Gilliam. The cast is led by Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Fisher King was produced by TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $24 million, it went on to gross $42 million worldwide.

Director
Terry Gilliam
Writers
Richard LaGravenese
Release date
September 20, 1991
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$42 million
Production
TriStar Pictures
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The Fisher King cast & crew

The Fisher King was directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Richard LaGravenese.

The cast features Robin Williams as Parry, Jeff Bridges as Jack, Amanda Plummer as Lydia, Mercedes Ruehl as Anne, Michael Jeter as Homeless Cabaret Singer, and William Jay Marshall as Jamaican Bum.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Roger Pratt, and it was produced by Debra Hill and Lynda Obst.

Is The Fisher King worth watching?

The Fisher King holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,533 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Fisher King is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Fisher King

The Fisher King isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Fisher King

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Parry

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Jack

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Lydia

Mercedes Ruehl

Mercedes Ruehl

Anne

Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter

Homeless Cabaret Singer

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William Jay Marshall

Jamaican Bum

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Chris Howell

Red Knight

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Adam Bryant

Radio Engineer

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Paul Lombardi

Radio Engineer

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Lou Rosen

Ted Ross

Ted Ross

Limo Bum

Lara Harris

Lara Harris

Sondra

The Fisher King — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Fisher King in United States?

The Fisher King is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is The Fisher King in?

The Fisher King is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Fisher King?

The Fisher King runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

▸What is The Fisher King rated?

The Fisher King is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,533 ratings.

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