The Annihilation of Fish (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, The Annihilation of Fish is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Burnett, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman who believes a dead composer is in love with her falls in love with a man who constantly fights an imaginary man named Hank.
Who’s in it. The Annihilation of Fish stars James Earl Jones as Fish, Lynn Redgrave as Poinsettia, Margot Kidder as Mrs. Muldroone and Sarah Benoit as Reno Minister's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Annihilation of Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection 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 The Annihilation of Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Annihilation of Fish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Annihilation of Fish (1999)?
- In US, The Annihilation of Fish is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, 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 The Annihilation of Fish worth watching?
- The Annihilation of Fish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Annihilation of Fish?
- The Annihilation of Fish stars James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder, Sarah Benoit and Andy Garza.
- When was The Annihilation of Fish released?
- The Annihilation of Fish was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.