Gone Fishin' (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Gone Fishin' is a comedy and family film directed by Christopher Cain, running about 94 minutes. “Even the fish are laughing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.
Who’s in it. Gone Fishin' stars Joe Pesci as Joe Waters, Danny Glover as Gus Green, Rosanna Arquette as Rita and Lynn Whitfield as Angie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Gone Fishin' has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gone Fishin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gone Fishin' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gone Fishin' (1997)?
- In US, Gone Fishin' is available to 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 Gone Fishin' worth watching?
- Gone Fishin' holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gone Fishin'?
- Gone Fishin' stars Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Lynn Whitfield and Willie Nelson.
- When was Gone Fishin' released?
- Gone Fishin' was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.