The Fisherman's Son

1939Movie1 h 52 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Oskars lives in a typical sea-side village, but wants to break free of his father’s rule and the old ways – he dreams of new, large nets, an ice-cellar, and the fishermen’s independence from the fish wholesaler. At first, no one wants to believe in Oskars’ plans, except for happy-go-lucky Fredis. With the help of Fredis, Oskars builds a new fish trap, gaining admiration from even the old fishermen.

Feels like

  • Lithuanian Rural Classic
  • Nostalgic Coming-of-Age
  • Pastoral Beauty
  • Generational Conflict
  • Poetic Realism
  • Family Bonds
  • Historical Slice-of-Life
  • Gentle Melancholy
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Timeless Simplicity

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Facts

December 2, 1939 · 1 h 52 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 2, 1939
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Latvian
Made in
Latvia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Fisherman's Son worth watching?"

Questions about The Fisherman's Son

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Fisherman's Son worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Fisherman's Son okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Fisherman's Son good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Fisherman's Son?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Fisherman's Son in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.