Fishing Movies, Movies about Fishing

Here we've displayed a list of the best Fishing films : The Cove(2009), Nanook of the North(1922), The End of the Line(2009), Man of Aran(1934), A River Runs Through It(1992), Bait(2019), The Old Man and the Sea(1958), Travelling North(1987), Salmon Fishing in the Yemen(2011), Grumpier Old Men(1995), Monkey Beach(2020), Thunder Bay(1953) ... ...

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The Cove

Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.

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Nanook of the North

In this silent predecessor to the modern documentary, film-maker Robert J. Flaherty spends one year following the lives of Nanook and his family, Inuits living in the Arctic Circle.

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The End of the Line

Documentary filmmaker Rupert Murray examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends.

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Man of Aran

In this blend of documentary and fictional narrative from pioneering filmmaker Robert Flaherty, the everyday trials of life on Ireland's unforgiving Aran Islands are captured with attention to naturalistic beauty and historical detail.

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A River Runs Through It

The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious -- growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing.

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Bait

Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.

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The Old Man and the Sea

An old Cuban fisherman's dry spell is broken when he hooks a gigantic fish that drags him out to sea.

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Travelling North

After their late-life marriage, a middle-aged Australian couple move to the countryside. Their life and tempestuous marriage is detailed.

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

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Grumpier Old Men

John and Max resolve to save their beloved bait shop from turning into an Italian restaurant, just as its new female owner catches Max's attention.

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Monkey Beach

In an effort to turn her life around, a young indigenous woman returns to her hometown and discovers how dysfunctional her family has become.

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Thunder Bay

Shrimpers and oilmen clash when an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oilrig.

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The Perfect Storm

An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.

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Jindabyne

After four men on a fishing trip discover a dead body in the water, they choose to delay reporting it and continue fishing.

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92 in the Shade

A young drifter returns to his home in Key West, Florida and attempts to open a fishing charter business, provoking a dangerous feud with a rival fishing sea captain.

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Pond Life

Summertime, 1994. In a quiet mining village just outside Doncaster, a rumour stirs about the legend of a giant carp in the nearby decoy ponds. Trevor takes watch one night at the water's ... See full summary »

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Flipper

Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks.

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Black Water

A terrifying tale of survival in the mangrove swamps of Northern Australia

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The Dolphin

A dolphin takes the form of a human man in order to seduce the women of a fishing village.

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The Silver Horde

A salmon fisherman has to choose between a bad girl and a society doll.

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Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

Fierce competition among sponge fishermen forces a Greek-American family to fish in the dangerous 12-mile reef area off the western coast of Florida.

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It Runs in the Family

It is now summer in the Parker family and the usual number of events is happening in their separate lives.

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Hook, Line & Sinker

Man (Lewis) is told by his doctor (Lawford), and best friend, that he has a terminal illness. At his wife's urging, he lives life to the fullest, racking up insurmountable debts. When the ... See full summary »

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Man's Favorite Sport?

An all-talk tackle salesman (Rock Hudson) is forced by a PR woman (Paula Prentiss) to fish in a tournament.

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Kung Fu Dunk

Fang Shi Jie (Jay Chou) combines his amazing skills in kung fu and basketball to become a star player for his team.

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Norfolk

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Tiger Shark

A Portuguese tuna fisherman (Edward G. Robinson) catches his bride (Zita Johann) with his first mate (Richard Arlen).

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