Robin Williams: 15 Greatest movies of all time
By Sandy C.
#14 The Fisher King
Original Release Date: The Fisher King arrived to theaters on September 20, 1991.
Box Office Earnings: The film budget for The Fisher King is not known. There are also no details on its international box office earnings, but Box Office Mojo does report the movie collected $41.8 million domestically.
Critical Acclaim: The comedy drama scored a 83% Fresh at Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 86%. The Fisher King earned Robin Williams a nomination for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. The movie was also nominated for Best Music, Original Score, Best Writing, and more. Williams won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
About the Role: In the strange, but unique drama-comedy, Robin Williams stars as Parry, a homeless man who saves a depressed man contemplating suicide. Parry is on a mission to find the Holy Grail, and enlists Jack (the man he saved) to help him.
Simply the Best: Watch The Fisher King for its stunning visuals (for its time of release), and amazing performances. It’s a compelling story or not only comedy and drama, but a sprinkle of fantasy as well. The movie also stars Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer.