# Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)

> An eccentric Yemeni fishing scheme draws a skeptical British scientist into romance, political publicity, and an improbable act of collective faith.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/57382

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Amr Waked, Catherine Steadman, Tom Mison, Tom Beard
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441952/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, witty, warm, lazy sunday, date night

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