
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
2011, Drama/Comedy, 1h 51m
151 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Quirky and a little reserved, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is nonetheless a charming little romantic drama sold by some strong central performances. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Dr. Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor) is a fisheries scientist who one day receives an unusual request: A businesswoman named Harriet Chetwode-Talbot (Emily Blunt) wants his help in fulfilling a wealthy sheik's (Amr Waked) request to bring sport fishing to Yemen. Jones declines at first, but when the British prime minister's spokeswoman latches on to the project as a way to improve Middle East relations, he joins in. Romance blooms as Jones and Harriet work to make the sheik's dream come true.
Cast & Crew
Ewan McGregor
Dr. Alfred Jones
Dr. Alfred Jones
Emily Blunt
Harriet
Harriet
Amr Waked
The Sheikh
The Sheikh
Kristin Scott Thomas
Patricia Maxwell
Patricia Maxwell
Tom Mison
Robert
Robert
Rachael Stirling
Mary Jones
Mary Jones
Critic Reviews for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Audience Reviews for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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Jul 10, 2016Making your film as reserved and introverted as the main character is not big or clever.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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May 16, 2016You may be turned off by the film's long and artless title, but after taking in this exquisitely restrained romance between man and woman, man and nature, the known and the unknown, you'd be hard pressed to find a title as earnest and true as the film itself.Alice S Super Reviewer
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Feb 20, 2016This is a quiet charming movie with Emily Blunt. Kristin Scott Thomas is a bonus.Juli R Super Reviewer
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Dec 24, 2014Yet another feel-good movie, Scott-Thomas should have featured in it more as she was hilarious.Film C Super Reviewer
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