Fisherman's Friends (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Fisherman's Friends is a comedy and drama film directed by Chris Foggin, running about 112 minutes. “Some Bands Can't Be Managed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fisherman's Friends stars Daniel Mays as Danny, James Purefoy as Jim, Tuppence Middleton as Alwyn and David Hayman as Jago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fisherman's Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Fisherman's Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fisherman's Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fisherman's Friends (2019)?
- In US, Fisherman's Friends is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Fisherman's Friends worth watching?
- Fisherman's Friends holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fisherman's Friends?
- Fisherman's Friends stars Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, Tuppence Middleton, David Hayman and Dave Johns.
- When was Fisherman's Friends released?
- Fisherman's Friends was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.