Fisherman's Friends

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Fisherman's Friends

PG-13

2019

1h 52m

Comedy

Drama

Music

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A cynical London music executive attempts to convince a group of singing Cornish fishermen to sign a record deal.

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Critics Consensus

Fisherman's Friends charts a familiar course, but its feelgood charm and hook-filled soundtrack should be enough to reel viewers in.

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

07/24/2020

2/4

The film wants to be as amiable as a drunken singalong, but it's too pushy to make you want to join in.

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

07/23/2020

Between predictable, commonplace plot turns and characterizations of music business types that are even more obnoxious than the norm, the movie's straining for effect is less than ingratiating.

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Mark Jenkins

Slant Magazine

07/18/2020

2/4

The script doesn't contain many lines that ring true, and a few clang wildly off-key.

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

07/14/2024

2/5

Your enjoyment of the film will depend entirely on how forgiving you are of its lack of originality or subtlety.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/20/2022

3.5/5

With its irresistible mix of feel-good vibes, infectious musical numbers, great rapport, and playful humor, “Fisherman’s Friends” makes the formulaic storytelling pretty easy to overlook.

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

08/12/2022

3/5

What makes this film a joy is the moody cinematography by Simon Tindall, so atmospheric you can almost taste the sea salt.

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Tom F.

@TomJr Mar 7

Fisherman’s Friends is a warm, good‑natured crowd‑pleaser that mixes humor, heart, and just enough emotion to catch you off guard. The true‑story charm lands cleanly, the friendships feel lived‑in, and the sea shanties give it a soulful lift. It’s a gentle, uplifting watch that leaves you smiling with a small, welcome lump in your throat.

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Lynn K

@LynnW Dec 6

Really enjoyed it. A feel good movie. Great cast, spectacular scenery, great music. The love story was predictable but that didn’t spoil the film. Uplifting

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Kandy A

@RT74818817 05/19/2024

A feel-good movie from beginning to end. Really heart warming. A great cast with a bunch of hilarious characters that exude true friendship in a caring community against the snobbery of the manipulative music industry.

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Alison L

@RT56775296 01/22/2024

Heartwarming and and an enjoyable change from car chases, super heroes and badly written rom-coms.

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Paul G

@RT67423558 01/01/2024

I was looking forward to a true-to-life story of how the fishermen had the success they achieved. Instead I got a brain-dead script with cringe-worthy storylines which to me would have been dated thirty years ago. Honestly, there is a lot of cheese. Having said that, it was watchable and I enjoyed the music, but really.. get with the times script writers.

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Kim T

@Kimchi871 10/05/2023

A funny British comedy with heart. Based on a true story of fisherman who became well known singers.

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Synopsis

A cynical London music executive attempts to convince a group of singing Cornish fishermen to sign a record deal.

Director: Chris Foggin
Producer: Meg Leonard, James Spring
Screenwriter: Piers Ashworth, Meg Leonard, Nick Moorcroft
Production Co: Fred Films, BondIt Media Capital, Powderkeg Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive References|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2020
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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