Movie

Catfish

“Don't let anyone tell you what it is.”

★ 6.8(556)20101h 27m

Catfish is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Release date: 2010-09-17
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $3,045,943
Budget: $30,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hit the Ground Running Films

Catfish — trailer

About Catfish

Catfish is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost, starring Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman and Angela Wesselman-Pierce. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 556 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Catfish in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nēv Schulman

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Ariel Schulman

Self

Angela Wesselman-Pierce

Self

Melody C. Roscher

Self

Henry Joost

Self

Wendy Whelan

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Craig Hall

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Tiler Peck

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Drew Jacoby

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Rubi Pronk

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Adrian Danchig-Waring

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Catfish in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Catfish on HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Catfish on Netflix?+

Catfish is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max.

How long is Catfish?+

Catfish has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Catfish?+

Catfish stars Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce, Melody C. Roscher and Henry Joost.

When did Catfish come out?+

Catfish is a 2010 movie directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost.

What genre is Catfish?+

Catfish is Documentary film.

Who directed Catfish?+

Catfish was directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost.