Bait Shop (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2008, Bait Shop is a comedy film directed by C. B. Harding, running about 85 minutes. “Get Reel!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Its Barbershop for Rednecks. Bill is a bait shop owner who has to make a balloon payment of $15,000 or else the bank will close his shop. Unable to make the payment from the proceeds of the shop, Bill must compete in the annual Bass Tournament, which he pathetically loses every year, to win the money.
Who’s in it. Bait Shop stars Bill Engvall as Bill Dugan, Jim R. Coleman as Announcer, Billy Ray Cyrus as Hot Rod Johnson and Mary Rachel Dudley as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Bait Shop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bait Shop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bait Shop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bait Shop (2008)?
- In US, Bait Shop is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bait Shop worth watching?
- Bait Shop holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bait Shop?
- Bait Shop stars Bill Engvall, Jim R. Coleman, Billy Ray Cyrus, Mary Rachel Dudley and Jessica Blackmore.
- When was Bait Shop released?
- Bait Shop was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.