The Fisher King (1991)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,435 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1991-09-20
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch The Fisher King
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Fisher King parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Fisher King is an R-rated drama/comedy involving a gun rampage, mental illness, and a talk-radio host's guilt over a past tragedy.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot involves a gun rampage and its traumatic aftermath, including a character's spiral into mental illness.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Robin Williams as Parry
- Jeff Bridges as Jack
- Amanda Plummer as Lydia
- Mercedes Ruehl as Anne
- Michael Jeter as Homeless Cabaret Singer
- William Jay Marshall as Jamaican Bum
- Chris Howell as Red Knight
- Adam Bryant as Radio Engineer
- Paul Lombardi as Radio Engineer
- David Hyde Pierce as Lou Rosen
The Fisher King FAQ
Is The Fisher King good?
The Fisher King has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,435 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Fisher King?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Fisher King OK for kids?
The Fisher King is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Fisher King is an R-rated drama/comedy involving a gun rampage, mental illness, and a talk-radio host's guilt over a past tragedy.
What movies are like The Fisher King?
If you liked The Fisher King, try The Fall, Requiem for a Dream, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Doors.