The Muse (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Muse is a 1999 comedy starring Sharon Stone and Albert Brooks. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $11.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2000. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- October Films
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Muse About?
The premise of The Muse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling singer-songwriter, facing a severe creative slump, seeks inspiration at a quiet lakeside retreat. There, he encounters an unexpected source of inspiration, leading to humorous situations and challenging his artistic process. As he navigates this unusual relationship, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redefines his understanding of creativity and connection.
The Muse Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- husband wife relationship
- screenwriter
- muse
- directed by star
- hollywood
- cameo appearance
- surprise ending
- escaped psychiatric patient
- brief female rear nudity
- film studio executive
- gift
- cookie
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- film studio
- satire
- independent film
- title spoken by character
- tennis
- inspiration
- mental illness
- party
- female rear nudity
- multiple personality disorder
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- hotel room
- psychiatrist
- shopping
- writer's block
- guesthouse
- sleeping nude
- agent
- aquarium
- award ceremony
- film business
- grocery store
- female nudity
- satire comedy
The Muse Cast
Sharon Stone leads the cast, with Albert Brooks.
The Muse Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Muse 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 52% User score
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The Muse Plot Summary
What happens in The Muse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After winning a lifetime achievement award, esteemed screenwriter Steven Phillips experiences a rude awakening. Believing the honor has no real meaning, he learns that it signals the end of his career. His studio refuses to renew his contract, branding him as having “lost his edge.” Over a lunch with junior executive Josh Martin, he’s told bluntly that his latest script is dull and that he’ll be off the lot by five.
Desperate to revive his momentum, he seeks counsel from a very successful writer named Jack, who sets up an introduction to Sarah, a modern-day muse who can supposedly spark creativity in anyone. Sarah arrives with lavish demands—expensive hotel rooms and Tiffany’s gifts—that grate on his wife, Laura, who worries about the cost and the fantasy she’s stepping into.
Full summary
The whole story of The Muse, scene by scene
The Muse Box Office & Budget
The Muse grossed $11.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 78% of what it cost. $11.6 million came from the US and Canada and $55,607 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.7M
78% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.6M
- International
- $55.6K
- Budget
- $15M
The Muse Awards & Nominations
The Muse earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2000.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Sharon Stone
The Muse Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Muse.
How Well Do You Know The Muse?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What honor does Steven Phillips receive at the beginning of the film?
Cars in The Muse
15 cars on screen, including the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 and the 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz E 320 W210 Main role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1983 Winnebago Super Tram Minor role
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The Muse FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Muse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Muse?
The Muse runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Muse released?
The Muse was released on August 27, 1999.
Who is in the cast of The Muse?
The Muse stars Sharon Stone and Albert Brooks.
How much did The Muse make at the box office?
The Muse grossed $11.7 million worldwide ($11.6 million domestic, $55,607 international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is The Muse rated?
The Muse has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Was The Muse nominated for any awards?
The Muse received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Muse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Muse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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