A Fish Called Wanda (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1988, A Fish Called Wanda is a comedy and crime film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 109 minutes. “A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A diamond advocate is attempting to steal a collection of diamonds, yet troubles arise when he realizes that he is not the only one after the diamonds.
Who’s in it. A Fish Called Wanda stars John Cleese as Archie Leach, Jamie Lee Curtis as Wanda Gershwitz, Kevin Kline as Otto and Michael Palin as Ken Pile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Fish Called Wanda has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $62.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 A Fish Called Wanda page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fish Called Wanda tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fish Called Wanda (1988)?
- In US, A Fish Called Wanda is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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.
- Is A Fish Called Wanda worth watching?
- A Fish Called Wanda holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Fish Called Wanda?
- A Fish Called Wanda stars John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin and Maria Aitken.
- When was A Fish Called Wanda released?
- A Fish Called Wanda was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.