The Fishing Trip (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, The Fishing Trip is a drama film directed by Amnon Buchbinder, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. In this moving drama, three young Canadian women embark upon a journey to face and lay to rest their painful pasts. Though Kirsti (Jhene Erwin) is twenty-one and living independently as a college student, she remains haunted by horrible memories of being raped by her stepfather Harold (Jim Kinney). He also performed this vile act on her little sister Jessie (Melissa Hood). Unable to bear the psychological anguish, Kirsti decides to confront her abuser and so visits her mother (Diana Tabak) only to find that Harold and his son Jacob (T.J. Grist) are at their fishing cabin up north, the very place where the attacks first occurred.
Who’s in it. The Fishing Trip stars Anna Henry as Murdoch and Anna Wilson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Fishing Trip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fishing Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fishing Trip tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fishing Trip (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fishing Trip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fishing Trip worth watching?
- The Fishing Trip holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fishing Trip?
- The Fishing Trip stars Anna Henry and Anna Wilson.
- When was The Fishing Trip released?
- The Fishing Trip was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.