The Slammin' Salmon (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Slammin' Salmon is a comedy film directed by Kevin Heffernan, running about 90 minutes. “Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which waiter can earn the most money in one night: the winner stands to gain $10,000, while the loser will endure a beating at the hands of the champ.
Who’s in it. The Slammin' Salmon stars Michael Clarke Duncan as Cleon Salmon, Jay Chandrasekhar as Nuts, Kevin Heffernan as Rich Parente and Steve Lemme as Connor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Slammin' Salmon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slammin' Salmon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slammin' Salmon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slammin' Salmon (2009)?
- In US, The Slammin' Salmon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slammin' Salmon worth watching?
- The Slammin' Salmon holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slammin' Salmon?
- The Slammin' Salmon stars Michael Clarke Duncan, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme and Erik Stolhanske.
- When was The Slammin' Salmon released?
- The Slammin' Salmon was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.