The Book of Fish (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, The Book of Fish is a drama and history film directed by Lee Joon-ik, running about 126 minutes. “Born as noble, one dreams to be humble. Born as humble, the other dreams to be noble.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1801, after a new king ascended the throne, a scholar Jeong Yak-jeon who served the late king is exiled to Heuk-san Island. There he meets Chang-dae, a young fisherman who is a huge admirer of Confucianism and has a wide knowledge about the sea.
Who’s in it. The Book of Fish stars Sul Kyung-gu as Jeong Yak-jeon, Byun Yo-han as Chang-dae, Lee Jung-eun as Mrs. Gageo and Min Do-hee as Bok-rye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Book of Fish has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Book of Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Book of Fish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Book of Fish (2021)?
- In US, The Book of Fish is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Book of Fish worth watching?
- The Book of Fish holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Book of Fish?
- The Book of Fish stars Sul Kyung-gu, Byun Yo-han, Lee Jung-eun, Min Do-hee and Cha Soon-bae.
- When was The Book of Fish released?
- The Book of Fish was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.