Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) movie poster

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012)

"Make the Improbable Possible"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 62% (RT: 67%, MC: 58) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Lasse Hallstrรถm
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United Kingdom, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (938 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
58
Cast
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
Tom Mison as Capt. Robert Mayers
Tom Beard as Peter Maxwell
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 938 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 62%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2012 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a 2012 drama, romance, comedy film directed by Lasse Hallstrรถm. 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. The film has been rated by 938 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 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. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) 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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