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Catfish (2010)

“Don't let anyone tell you what it is.”

6.8/10 · 570 votes 1h 27m pg-13 Documentary

#86 of 247 films from 2010 #67 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

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Overview

Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.

Cast

Nēv Schulmanas Self
Ariel Schulmanas Self
Angela Wesselman-Pierceas Self
Melody C. Roscheras Self
Henry Joostas Self
Wendy Whelanas Dancer: Morphoses
Craig Hallas Dancer: Morphoses
Tiler Peckas Dancer: Morphoses
Drew Jacobyas Dancer: Morphoses
Rubi Pronkas Dancer: Morphoses
Adrian Danchig-Waringas Dancer: Morphoses

Facts

Release dateSeptember 17, 2010
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) — shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000
Box office$3,045,943 (101.5× budget)
IMDbtt1584016

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Questions

How long is Catfish?
Catfish runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Catfish worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 570 votes, which places it #86 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 66%) and #67 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Catfish?
Catfish was directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nerve (2016), Project Power (2020), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011).
Who stars in Catfish?
Nēv Schulman as Self; Ariel Schulman as Self; Angela Wesselman-Pierce as Self; Melody C. Roscher as Self; Henry Joost as Self; Wendy Whelan as Dancer: Morphoses.
What is Catfish rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Catfish?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32247.

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