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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)

“Make the Improbable Possible”

6.4/10 · 972 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#124 of 232 films from 2012 #1717 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Written by Simon Beaufoy, Paul Torday

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Dr. Alfred Jones
Emily Bluntas Harriet Chetwode-Talbot
Kristin Scott Thomasas Patricia Maxwell
Rachael Stirlingas Mary Jones
Amr Wakedas Sheikh Muhammad
Catherine Steadmanas Ashley
Tom Misonas Capt. Robert Mayers
Tom Beardas Peter Maxwell
Jill Bakeras Betty
Conleth Hillas Bernard Sugden
Alex Taylor-McDowallas Edward Maxwell
Peter Wightas Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
Hugh Simonas Foreign Secretary Brian Fleet
Otto Farrantas Joshua Maxwell

Facts

Release dateMarch 9, 2012
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,400,000
Box office$34,564,651 (2.4× budget)
IMDbtt1441952

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Questions

How long is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 972 votes, which places it #124 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 47%) and #1717 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was directed by Lasse Hallström. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), A Dog's Purpose (2017).
Who stars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Ewan McGregor as Dr. Alfred Jones; Emily Blunt as Harriet Chetwode-Talbot; Kristin Scott Thomas as Patricia Maxwell; Rachael Stirling as Mary Jones; Amr Waked as Sheikh Muhammad; Catherine Steadman as Ashley.
What is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18475.

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