Name: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 2012-03-09
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Amr Waked

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A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

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March 9, 2012 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released: March 9, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, France
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $35 million
Available in: 48 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?

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In the United States, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen worth watching?

63

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 58).

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PG-13

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