Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce is a comedy and drama film directed by Chi Muoi Lo, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. An African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. After twenty-two years, the children are reunited with their birth mother, bringing deeply submerged resentments and misconceptions to the surface and forcing the characters to reexamine their identity and relationships in both comical and poignant situations.
Who’s in it. Catfish in Black Bean Sauce stars Chi Muoi Lo as Dwayne Williams / Sap, Sanaa Lathan as Nina, Paul Winfield as Harold Williams and Mary Alice as Dolores Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catfish in Black Bean Sauce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catfish in Black Bean Sauce tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999)?
- In US, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Catfish in Black Bean Sauce worth watching?
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Catfish in Black Bean Sauce?
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce stars Chi Muoi Lo, Sanaa Lathan, Paul Winfield, Mary Alice and Lauren Tom.
- When was Catfish in Black Bean Sauce released?
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.