Movie

The Annihilation of Fish

“A Crazy Love Story.”

★ 6.4(15)19991h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Burnett
Release date: 1999-09-12
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Sterling Productions

The Annihilation of Fish — trailer

About The Annihilation of Fish

The Annihilation of Fish is a 1999 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Charles Burnett, starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Annihilation of Fish in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Jamaican widower recently released from a mental institution and a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini become the unlikely tenants of an eccentric widow in Los Angeles.

Cast

James Earl Jones

Fish

Lynn Redgrave

Poinsettia

Margot Kidder

Mrs. Muldroone

Sarah Benoit

Reno Minister's Wife

Andy Garza

Wedding Groom

Tommy Redmond Hicks

New York City Minister

Ronald F. Hoiseck

Reno Minister

Shannon Wilcox

Hippie Preacher's Wife

Victoria Prismantas

Young Hippie Woman

Paul M. Heller

Mailman

David Kagen

Social Worker

Arlene Albertson

Woman at Bus Station

Themes & keywords

imaginary friendlonelinessinterracial relationshipinterracial romanceboarding houseelderly couplerooming houseeccentricityboarding house owneraging manromance of two elderly peoplehollywood, californiaaging woman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Annihilation of Fish in Mexico?+

The Annihilation of Fish is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Annihilation of Fish on Netflix?+

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How long is The Annihilation of Fish?+

The Annihilation of Fish has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Annihilation of Fish?+

The Annihilation of Fish stars James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave, Margot Kidder, Sarah Benoit and Andy Garza.

When did The Annihilation of Fish come out?+

The Annihilation of Fish is a 1999 movie directed by Charles Burnett.

What genre is The Annihilation of Fish?+

The Annihilation of Fish is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed The Annihilation of Fish?+

The Annihilation of Fish was directed by Charles Burnett.