The Fisherman's Son (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, The Fisherman's Son is a drama and romance film directed by Vilis Jānis Liepnieks, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Oskars lives in a typical sea-side village, but wants to break free of his father’s rule and the old ways – he dreams of new, large nets, an ice-cellar, and the fishermen’s independence from the fish wholesaler. At first, no one wants to believe in Oskars’ plans, except for happy-go-lucky Fredis. With the help of Fredis, Oskars builds a new fish trap, gaining admiration from even the old fishermen.
Who’s in it. The Fisherman's Son stars Pēteris Lūcis as Oskars, Ņina Melnbārde as Anita, Milda Zīlava as Zenta and Hermanis Vazdiks as Roberts, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fisherman's Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fisherman's Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fisherman's Son (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fisherman's Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fisherman's Son?
- The Fisherman's Son stars Pēteris Lūcis, Ņina Melnbārde, Milda Zīlava, Hermanis Vazdiks and Rūdolfs Bērziņš.
- When was The Fisherman's Son released?
- The Fisherman's Son was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.