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The Big Fisherman

1959Movie2 h 45 minNR

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–43%

A wondrous, philosophical drama movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The Story of Simon Peter of Galilee

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Feels like

  • Biblical Drama
  • Apostle Peter
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Faith and Devotion
  • Historical Epic
  • Redemption
  • Inspirational
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Howard Estabrook, Rowland V. Lee, Lloyd C. Douglas
Produced by
Rowland V. Lee
Music by
Albert Hay Malotte

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 4, 1959 · 2 h 45 min · NR

Released
August 4, 1959
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Big Fisherman worth watching?"

Questions about The Big Fisherman

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Is The Big Fisherman worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Big Fisherman okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Big Fisherman good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.