Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- breezy
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- summer afternoon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sophie must reconsider her path toward becoming an executive chef after returning to her family's struggling seafood restaurant.
Sophie reconnects romantically with Cam, her teenage crush, after coming home to Montauk.
Sophie's identity and renewed passion are explored through her work as a rising chef and her return to the family seafood business.
The family seafood spot and Cam's work as a local fisherman anchor the romance in Montauk.
Films like Catch of the Day, and why
Sweet Home Alabama
shared small-town return, family business, gentle romance, and comforting seasonal atmosphere
No Reservations
shared culinary setting, career-versus-home conflict, and warm romantic comedy tone
The Perfect Catch
shared coastal community, rediscovered roots, and low-stakes second-chance romance
Movie Details
- Director
- Jessica Harmon
- Release Date
- 2025-08-30
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (8)
Cast
- Emilie Ullerup
- Michael Rady
- Katie Lee Biegel
- Alison Wandzura
- Sharon Crandall
- Scarlett Kennedy
- Layla Verreault
- Tim Perez
- Casey Manderson
- Michelle Brezinski
Common questions
- What is Catch of the Day about?
- A driven Manhattan chef returns to her family's struggling Montauk seafood restaurant and finds unexpected romance alongside a renewed sense of purpose.
- What is Catch of the Day like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Catch of the Day as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Catch of the Day violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Catch of the Day.
- Which films are like Catch of the Day?
- Films with a similar feel include Sweet Home Alabama, No Reservations, and The Perfect Catch.
- How long is Catch of the Day?
- Catch of the Day runs 84 minutes.
