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Fisherman's Friends

2019·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic456.8Rotten Tomatoes69%74%
IMDb7.0Metacritic456.8Rotten Tomatoes69%74%

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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Some Bands Can't Be Managed

Ten fishermen from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. Based on the true-life story of Cornish folk band, Fisherman's Friends.
Feel-Good BiopicCornish CultureSea Shanty MusicUnderdog StoryCommunity SpiritHeartwarming ComedyBritish CharmInspiring True StoryRural LifeMusical

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Foggin, Pat Tookey-Dickson, Alice Caronna
Written by:
Piers Ashworth, Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard
Produced by:
Adrian Politowski, Paul Weiland, Compton Ross
Composed by:
Peter Burgis, Robert Farr, Zoe Freed

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Where can I stream Fisherman's Friends legally?

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Fisherman's Friends is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fisherman's Friends worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fisherman's Friends rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Fisherman's Friends?

1 h 52 min

Fisherman's Friends runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Fisherman's Friends based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fisherman's Friends?

Critics57
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Fisherman's Friends higher (71) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Fisherman's Friends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Fisherman's Friends?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fisherman's Friends in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fisherman's Friends use?

Folk MusicPut on the BusLiar RevealedSuspiciously Similar SubstituteScenery PornMy LocalFrom New York to NowhereUnkempt BeautyAbandoned MinePatriotic FervorSecond-Act BreakupBad Bossand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Fisherman's Friends, including Folk Music, Put on the Bus, Liar Revealed.