PG-13

The Muse

In Goddess we trust.

1999 • 97 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

156 reviews

52 Audience · 156 · 100%

A struggling Hollywood screenwriter believes he's found his saving grace in a mysterious woman claiming to be a muse. As her eccentric demands grow, he questions if she's a blessing or a curse for his career and his family.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Infrequent mild language
Some drinking and smoking
Brief, non-explicit suggestive humor

What it models well

Creativity and inspiration
The challenges of artistic life
Believing in oneself

Talk about it after

What makes someone truly inspirational?
How do you balance passion and responsibility?
The importance of honesty in relationships

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Top billed cast

Director: Albert Brooks • Crew: Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson

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Details

TMDB audience: 5.2/10 (156)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
IMDb: tt0164108

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