Tarpon (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, Tarpon is a documentary film directed by Christian Odasso, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. The first of the modern fishing films, shot in the wild panorama of 1970s Key West. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era - with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics - are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. Authors, Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison join with legendary flats guides, Woody Sexton, Gil Drake and Steve Huff.
Who’s in it. Tarpon stars Richard Brautigan, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Harrison and Thomas McGuane.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel 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 Tarpon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarpon tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarpon (1973)?
- In US, Tarpon is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Film Movement Plus, 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.
- Who stars in Tarpon?
- Tarpon stars Richard Brautigan, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Harrison and Thomas McGuane.
- When was Tarpon released?
- Tarpon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.