Reception
The Fisher King was a critical success, earning an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that the film "sweeps you up on waves of humor, heartbreak and ravishing romance."
The movie did moderately well at the box office, with revenue of approximately $42 million.
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