The Monk and the Fish (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1994, The Monk and the Fish is an animation film directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A plump and exuberant monk goes fishing, and a playful fish eludes him. First the monk uses a rod and reel, then a net; over and over, he ends up fish-less and wet. Sleepless, he tries luring the fish at night with a bank of candles. He tries a bow and arrow. The tireless and insouciant fish leads the monk through a viaduct, over irrigated steppes, across cisterns, down canals. Suddenly, the monk's chase and the fish's teasing flight become a spiritual journey.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Monk and the Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monk and the Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monk and the Fish tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monk and the Fish (1994)?
- In GB, The Monk and the Fish is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monk and the Fish worth watching?
- The Monk and the Fish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Monk and the Fish released?
- The Monk and the Fish was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.