Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsABFFPride MonthOutfest OutfrontsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Fish Tank

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
64K
YOUR RATING
Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
Everything changes for 15yr old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.
Play trailer2:04
9 Videos
94 Photos
Drama

Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend.

  • Director
    • Andrea Arnold
  • Writer
    • Andrea Arnold
  • Stars
    • Katie Jarvis
    • Michael Fassbender
    • Kierston Wareing
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrea Arnold
    • Writer
      • Andrea Arnold
    • Stars
      • Katie Jarvis
      • Michael Fassbender
      • Kierston Wareing
    • 146User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 21 wins & 29 nominations total

    Videos9

    Fish Tank
    Trailer 2:04
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Trailer 1:57
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 1:19
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 2:24
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 1:14
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 0:54
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 1:46
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 1:17
    Watch Fish Tank
    Fish Tank
    Clip 2:01
    Watch Fish Tank

    Photos94

    Kierston Wareing in Fish Tank (2009)
    Michael Fassbender and Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Rebecca Griffiths in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Katie Jarvis
    Katie Jarvis
    • Mia
    Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender
    • Connor
    Kierston Wareing
    Kierston Wareing
    • Joanne
    Rebecca Griffiths
    • Tyler
    Carrie-Ann Savill
    • Tyler's Friend
    Toyin Ogidi
    • Tyler's Friend
    Grant Wild
    • Keeley's Dad
    Sarah Bayes
    • Keeley
    Charlotte Collins
    • Tall Dancing Girl
    Kirsty Smith
    • Dancing Girl
    Chelsea Chase
    • Dancing Girl
    Brooke Hobby
    • Dancing Girl
    Harry Treadaway
    Harry Treadaway
    • Billy
    Syrus
    • Tennents the Dog
    Alan Francis
    • Free Runner
    Ben Francis
    • Free Runner
    Jack Gordon
    • Billy's Brother
    Jason Maza
    Jason Maza
    • Billy's Brother
    • Director
      • Andrea Arnold
    • Writer
      • Andrea Arnold
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Red Road
    6.8
    Red Road
    American Honey
    7.0
    American Honey
    Hunger
    7.5
    Hunger
    Wasp
    7.5
    Wasp
    Shame
    7.2
    Shame
    Ginger
    7.8
    Ginger
    Cow
    7.1
    Cow
    My Kids
    My Kids
    I Was 3
    7.1
    I Was 3
    Dog
    6.6
    Dog
    Goldfish
    6.3
    Goldfish
    Milk
    6.7
    Milk

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Katie Jarvis, who plays Mia, had never acted before this film. A casting director spotted her having a fight with her boyfriend at a train station and offered her the role.
    • Goofs
      As Mia is leaving the dance audition, she passes a mirrored wall and the cameraman and his equipment is clearly reflected.
    • Quotes

      Tyler: [buries face in Mia's abdomen] I hate you!

      Mia: [tenderly] I hate you, too.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Daybreakers/Leap Year/Youth in Revolt (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Me & U
      Performed by Cassie Ventura (as Cassie) featuring Sean 'Diddy' Combs (as Diddy) & Yung Joc

      Written by Ryan Leslie

      Published by Aspen Songs

      Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd

      Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd

    User reviews146

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Stunning theatrical debut from Katie Jarvis and director Andrea Arnold
    I left this movie stunned and stilled. Katie Jarvis' expressionless voyage through her 15th year soaked my entire attention into her character's being until I was her. A masterful performance of reserve and barely suppressed anger, frustration and awe permeate Jarvis' every move. While the character does unforgivable things at times, she is never who she seems to be on the surface. One can't help but pull for Mia and empathize with her inherent goodness, masquerading as it is under a steely, cold demeanour.

    Jarvis' extraordinary performance wouldn't make a whit of impact without a director's equally reserved yet insightful work. Arnold never forces the issue, save for a little bit of symbolic overindulgence near the end, letting the characters play out the story.

    Jarvis isn't alone in her excellence. Michael Fassbinder is a wonder, a smooth talking machismo machine who never over exerts but provides the right nuance at the right moment. Kierston Wareing is equally as effective, raw yet vulnerable, but like her daughters you would never know it by her words alone.

    Arnold is one of the few modern directors who does not employ gimmicks. Music is one of the most offending of all directing crutches. This director avoids incidental music except when it actually occurs as part of the story. In one scene in particular, crossing fields all you can hear are the rustling of the leaves and the weeds, much like Antonioni did with "Blow-Up". Without distracting synthesisers or orchestras, the scene has all the terror of the moment.

    This is a rare movie of substance and grit. It sinks under your skin and won't let you go. It never overplays its hand and keeps you involved. Arnold, Fassbender and Jarvis weave a hypnotic tale that in most cases would alienate and aggravate. It takes real artistry to transform such a gritty tale into a work of art of subtly and reserve. Fassbender is fast becoming a star. It won't take longer for Jarvis to follow, should she want it bad enough. As for Arnold, I'm looking forward to her next work more than any other.
    helpful•9
    2
    • skysaxon
    • May 26, 2011

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • September 11, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC Films (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Câu Chuyện Về Mia
    • Filming locations
      • Mardyke Estate, Rainham, Essex, England, UK(Mardyke Estate has since been renamed "Orchard Village" and substantially rebuilt or demolished)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • UK Film Council
      • Limelight Communication
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $374,675
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,854
      • Jan 17, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,404,300
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Katie Jarvis in Fish Tank (2009)
    Top Gap
    What is the Hindi language plot outline for Fish Tank (2009)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.