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Fisherman's Friends

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
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Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.

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  • Director
    • Chris Foggin
  • Writers
    • Nick Moorcroft
    • Meg Leonard
    • Piers Ashworth
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Meadow Nobrega
    • David Hayman
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  • Director
    • Chris Foggin
  • Writers
    • Nick Moorcroft
    • Meg Leonard
    • Piers Ashworth
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Meadow Nobrega
    • David Hayman
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    • 132User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Jimas Jim
    Meadow Nobrega
    • Tamsynas Tamsyn
    David Hayman
    David Hayman
    • Jagoas Jago
    Maggie Steed
    Maggie Steed
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Sam Swainsbury
    Sam Swainsbury
    • Rowanas Rowan
    Dave Johns
    Dave Johns
    • Leadvilleas Leadville
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Dannyas Danny
    Noel Clarke
    Noel Clarke
    • Troyas Troy
    Christian Brassington
    Christian Brassington
    • Henryas Henry
    Vahid Gold
    Vahid Gold
    • Drissas Driss
    Tuppence Middleton
    Tuppence Middleton
    • Alwynas Alwyn
    Mae Voogd
    • Sallyas Sally
    Yuna Shin
    Yuna Shin
    • Touristas Tourist
    Ken Drury
    • Solicitoras Solicitor
    Nathan Outlaw
    • Car Owneras Car Owner
    Jason Bailey
    • Naval Officeras Naval Officer
    Julian Seager
    Julian Seager
    • Quiz Team Captainas Quiz Team Captain
    Christopher Villiers
    Christopher Villiers
    • Charles Montegueas Charles Montegue
    • Director
      • Chris Foggin
    • Writers
      • Nick Moorcroft
      • Meg Leonard
      • Piers Ashworth
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    Storyline

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    A fast living, cynical London music executive (Daniel Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he's pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate "fish out of water" as he struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families (including Tuppence Middleton) who value friendship and community over fame and fortune. As he's drawn deeper into the traditional way of life he's forced to reevaluate his own integrity and ultimately question what success really means.
    • fisherman
    • coastal town
    • vocal group
    • sea shanty
    • singer
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    • Taglines
      • The U.K's number 1 Buoy Band
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Music
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some strong language, and suggestive references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the pub quiz in The Golden Lion, several of the actual Fishermen's Friends can be seen in the opposing team.
    • Goofs
      In a helicopter rescue scene, the Coastguard S92 helicopter then changes into a much smaller AW 189 helicopter.
    • Quotes

      Danny: I give you my word.

      Jim: Good. 'Cause 'round here, a man's word is strong as Cornish oak.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits have some photographs of the real band members, and some epilogue notes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 7 March 2019 (2019)

    User reviews132

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Charming, gentle comedy that is well worth your time
    This is nice gentle comedy that plays out pretty much as you'd expect but that's not to disparage it in any way because it delivers precisely what you'd want it to. The real life personalities on which the story is based will be able to distinguish historical fact from liberties taken for the sake of the narrative of course. The audience knows that happens but that doesn't take anything away from the charm of the film. Had it played out a little less conventionally and a few of the supporting performances been sharper I'd have rated it a 9.

    There's some nice humour that stems naturally from the tight knit community friendships when an outsider comes into their lives, and some truly wonderful harmonies in the singing of those shanties. I'm not a folk song enthusiast but there's no denying the music is resonant and lyrical. Definitely one I'll add to my collection on Blu-ray because I think it has repeat viewing potential as one of my 'feel good' film collection.
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    • rbaylis
    • Mar 17, 2019

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Música a bordo
    • Filming locations
      • Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Fred Films
      • Powderkeg Pictures
      • BondIt Media Capital
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,647,462
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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