The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh is a comedy film directed by Gilbert Moses, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.
Who’s in it. The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh stars Julius Erving as Moses Guthrie, Jonathan Winters as H.S. / Harvey Tilson, Meadowlark Lemon as Rev. Grady Jackson and Jack Kehoe as Setshot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8 at the box office.
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 Fish That Saved Pittsburgh page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)?
- In US, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh 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 Fish That Saved Pittsburgh worth watching?
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh stars Julius Erving, Jonathan Winters, Meadowlark Lemon, Jack Kehoe and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
- When was The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh released?
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.