Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- after a long week
What critics said
Critics found the true-story music comedy warm and charming but uneven, with conventional storytelling limiting its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny begins by pursuing a recording contract but is changed by the fishermen's friendship, families, and commitment to communal life.
Danny arrives from fast-paced London and struggles to gain the respect of the Cornish fishermen and their families.
The fishermen's shanty singing expresses their shared heritage and bonds before Danny tries to package it for the music industry.
The remote Cornish village, communal families, and shanty performances establish the film's warm, restorative atmosphere.
Films like Fisherman's Friends, and why
The Full Monty
shared fish out of water comedy, community values, and uplifting music-centered drama
Brassed Off
shared British feel-good humor, ensemble camaraderie, and working-class community spirit
The Commitments
shared musical underdogs, family reconciliation, and warm comedic drama
Pride
shared true-story inspiration, unlikely performers, and comforting ensemble tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Foggin
- Release Date
- 2019-03-15
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (198)
Cast
- Daniel Mays
- James Purefoy
- Tuppence Middleton
- David Hayman
- Dave Johns
- Sam Swainsbury
- Maggie Steed
- Noel Clarke
- Christian Brassington
- Vahid Gold
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fisherman's Friends about?
- A cynical London music executive discovers that a Cornish fishing community's shanties, loyalty, and shared purpose matter more than commercial success.
- What is Fisherman's Friends like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fisherman's Friends as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fisherman's Friends violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fisherman's Friends.
- What did critics think of Fisherman's Friends?
- Critics found the true-story music comedy warm and charming but uneven, with conventional storytelling limiting its impact.
- Which films are like Fisherman's Friends?
- Films with a similar feel include The Full Monty, Brassed Off, The Commitments, and Pride.
- How long is Fisherman's Friends?
- Fisherman's Friends runs 112 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fisherman's Friends?
- In United States, Fisherman's Friends streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
