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Fish Story

2009Movie1 h 52 min

DramaMusic
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%88%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

Summary

A rock band writes a song called "Fish Story" that is foretold to save the world. The song exceeds the boundaries of space and time and ties people and their stories together.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Yoshihiro Nakamura
Written by
Kotaro Isaka, Tamio Hayashi
Produced by
Yasushi Utagawa, Hitoshi Endo
Music by
Kazuyoshi Saito, Yukio Kikuchi

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Facts

March 20, 2009 · 1 h 52 min · Music, Drama, Comedy

Released
March 20, 2009
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Music, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Anachronic Order, Teen Genius, Shout-Out +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fish Story?"

Questions about Fish Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fish Story?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Fish Story worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Fish Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Fish Story make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Fish Story in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Fish Story use?

Anachronic OrderTeen GeniusShout-OutThose Two GuysWord Salad LyricsCollapsed Mid-SpeechTook a Level in BadassExecutive MeddlingLet's Get Dangerous!Butterfly EffectHope SpotChef of Ironand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Anachronic Order, Teen Genius, and Shout-Out.