Delirious
"A comedy about a soap opera writer who's typing without a ribbon."
Originally released in 1991. Delirious is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
Starring John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, and Emma Samms
Synopsis
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (152 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.5M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Candy
as Jack Gable
Mariel Hemingway
as Janet Dubois / Louise
Emma Samms
as Rachel Hedison / Laura Claybourne
Raymond Burr
as Carter Hedison
Dylan Baker
as Blake Hedison
Charles Rocket
as Ty Hedison
David Rasche
as Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis
Andrea Thompson
as Nurse Helen Caldwell
Zach Grenier
as Mickey
Jerry Orbach
as Lou Sherwood
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,546,827
Production Companies
- MGM-Pathé Communications
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delirious about?
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
Who directed Delirious?
Delirious was directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
How long is Delirious?
Delirious has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Delirious released?
Delirious was released on August 9, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Delirious?
The main cast of Delirious includes John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr, Dylan Baker.
Is Delirious worth watching?
Delirious has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.