# Fisherman's Friends (2019)

> A cynical London music executive discovers that a Cornish fishing community's shanties, loyalty, and shared purpose matter more than commercial success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/390957

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: Chris Foggin
- Cast: Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, Tuppence Middleton, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury, Maggie Steed, Noel Clarke
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648186/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, lazy sunday, after a long week

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