Movie

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

“Make the Improbable Possible”

★ 6.4(960)20121h 47m

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is streaming on Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel and CineMix+ Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Lasse Hallström
Release date: 2012-03-09
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $34,564,651
Budget: $14,400,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Film

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen — trailer

About Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a 2012 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Lasse Hallström, starring Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 960 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 McGregor

Dr. Alfred Jones

Emily Blunt

Harriet Chetwode-Talbot

Kristin Scott Thomas

Patricia Maxwell

Rachael Stirling

Mary Jones

Amr Waked

Sheikh Muhammad

Catherine Steadman

Ashley

Tom Mison

Capt. Robert Mayers

Tom Beard

Peter Maxwell

Jill Baker

Betty

Conleth Hill

Bernard Sugden

Alex Taylor-McDowall

Edward Maxwell

Peter Wight

Tory Grandee - Angus Butler

Themes & keywords

fishhusband wife relationshipbureaucracybased on novel or bookfishingfly fishingsheikdamsoldierdesertsalmonarabyemenmissing in actionflood

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Salmon Fishing in the Yemen on Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel and CineMix+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen on Netflix?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel and CineMix+ Amazon Channel.

How long is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling and Amr Waked.

When did Salmon Fishing in the Yemen come out?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a 2012 movie directed by Lasse Hallström.

What genre is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?+

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was directed by Lasse Hallström.