The Muse (film)
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| Directed by | Albert Brooks |
| Written by | Albert Brooks Monica Johnson |
| Produced by | Herb Nanas |
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| Cinematography | Thomas E. Ackerman |
| Edited by | Peter Teschner |
| Music by | Elton John |
| Distributed by | October Films (through USA Films) |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $11.6 million |
The Muse is a 1999 American comedy film starring Albert Brooks, Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell and Jeff Bridges. It is the sixth film to be directed by Brooks, from a screenplay co-written with Monica Johnson. Stone portrays the titular muse who is tasked with reviving the career of a once-celebrated Hollywood screenwriter, played by Brooks. The film also features numerous cameos from well-known filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese and James Cameron.
The film received mixed reviews and did not meet with large box office success, grossing only about $11 million domestically. Sharon Stone earned a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.