Catfish (2010) movie poster

Catfish (2010)

"Don't let anyone tell you what it is."
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 72% (RT: 80%, MC: 65) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Documentary

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Director
Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (548 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metacritic
65
Cast
Henry Joost as Self
Wendy Whelan as Dancer: Morphoses
Craig Hall as Dancer: Morphoses
Tiler Peck as Dancer: Morphoses
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 548 votes. Critics gave it 72%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Catfish, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman cited several classic documentary films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Catfish is a 2010 documentary film directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman. 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. The film has been rated by 548 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a documentary film, Catfish delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Catfish (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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