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Shooting Fish

1997·Movie
1h 49min·PG
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Fat cats are too easy. Go for the big fish.

Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student as a secretary for their latest scam.
British Romantic Comedy90s Crime CaperviewCharming Con ArtistsLighthearted HeistWhimsical RomanceFeel-Good IdealismWitty BanterUpbeat Energy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shooting Fish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shooting Fish legally?

Shooting Fish is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shooting Fish worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shooting Fish rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Shooting Fish?

1 h 49 min

Shooting Fish runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shooting Fish?

Critics50
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Shooting Fish higher (71) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Shooting Fish a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$302,204

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $302,204 worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is Shooting Fish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Shooting Fish?

6AUESFRITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shooting Fish in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.