The Dark Hobby (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2021, The Dark Hobby is a notable film directed by Paula Fouce. “All the pretty fishes and the price paid to tank them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Hawai'ian Islands are ground zero for the aquarium trade who capture and traffic reef fish for hobbyists’ tanks, decimating the reef, ocean and earth’s oxygen. Native Hawai'ians, conservationists, scientists, aquarium fish collectors and breeders are locked in a controversy over the stunning “treasure of Hawai'i” – the ornamental fish.
Who’s in it. The Dark Hobby stars Kimokeo Kapahulehua as Self - Kapuna Elder, Robert Wintner as Self, Wilfred Kaupiko as Self - Mayor of Milolilii and Kaimi Kaupiko as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Dark Hobby sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 The Dark Hobby page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Hobby (2021)?
- In US, The Dark Hobby 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 The Dark Hobby worth watching?
- The Dark Hobby holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dark Hobby?
- The Dark Hobby stars Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Robert Wintner, Wilfred Kaupiko, Kaimi Kaupiko and Gail Grabowsky.
- When was The Dark Hobby released?
- The Dark Hobby was released in 2021.