Catfish (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, Catfish is a documentary film directed by Henry Joost, running about 87 minutes. “Don't let anyone tell you what it is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.
Who’s in it. Catfish stars Megan Faccio as Herself, Nēv Schulman as Self, Ariel Schulman as Self and Angela Wesselman-Pierce as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Catfish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catfish tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catfish (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Catfish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Catfish worth watching?
- Catfish holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Catfish?
- Catfish stars Megan Faccio, Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce and Melody C. Roscher.
- When was Catfish released?
- Catfish was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.