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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
66K
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Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)
An expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embark son an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible.
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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 p... Read allA 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.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.

  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writers
    • Simon Beaufoy
    • Paul Torday
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Emily Blunt
    • Amr Waked
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    66K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Simon Beaufoy
      • Paul Torday
    • Stars
      • Ewan McGregor
      • Emily Blunt
      • Amr Waked
    • 168User reviews
    • 226Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations

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    Salmon Fishing In The Yemen: Man Of Faith
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    Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)
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    Top cast

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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Dr. Alfred Jones
    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Harriet
    Amr Waked
    Amr Waked
    • Sheikh Muhammed
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Patricia Maxwell
    Catherine Steadman
    Catherine Steadman
    • Ashley
    Tom Mison
    Tom Mison
    • Capt. Robert Mayers
    Rachael Stirling
    Rachael Stirling
    • Mary Jones
    Tom Beard
    Tom Beard
    • Peter Maxwell
    Jill Baker
    Jill Baker
    • Betty
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Bernard Sugden
    Alex Taylor-McDowall
    Alex Taylor-McDowall
    • Edward Maxwell
    Matilda White
    • Abby Maxwell
    Otto Farrant
    Otto Farrant
    • Joshua Maxwell
    Hamish Gray
    Hamish Gray
    • Malcolm
    Clive Wood
    Clive Wood
    • Tom Price-Williams
    Nayef Rashed
    Nayef Rashed
    • Rebel Leader
    Peter Wight
    Peter Wight
    • Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
    Waleed Akhtar
    Waleed Akhtar
    • Essad
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writers
      • Simon Beaufoy
      • Paul Torday(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ewan McGregor had to learn how to fly fish for his role as Dr. Alfred "Fred" Jones.
    • Goofs
      The sheik's aircraft carries a Morocco tail id (CN) rather then the expected Yemen country code (7O).
    • Quotes

      Dr. Alfred Jones: I don't know anyone that goes to church anymore.

      Harriet: I don't think I do.

      Dr. Alfred Jones: On Sundays we go to Tesco's.

    • Alternate versions
      For the American theatrical release, references to the supermarket chain Tesco were dubbed over and replaced with Target.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.101 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Mairi's Wedding
      Mairi's Wedding (Lewis Bridal Song) (c) 1937 by Hugh S. Roberton

      Used by permission of Roberton Publications, a part of Goodmusic Publishing Ltd

      Arranged by Jim Sutherland

      Mike Kearney - Vocals

      Austen George - Guitar, vocals

      Claire Nelson - Banjo, vocals

      Jim Sutherland - bass and percussion

      Master Owner: Courtesy of Yemen Productions

    User reviews168

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    8/10
    Just a Joy to Watch
    Seriously, "Salmon Fishing in The Yemen" is simply a joy to watch. Not since "Hugo" have I seen a film with so much heart to it. What makes this such a joy is its impish sense of humor, irreverence toward the British government, the simply delightful acting of leads McGregor and Blunt (who has never looked so good as she does here), the appealing nature of so many characters, and, perhaps most of all, its unpredictability. The audience enjoyed an awful lot of laugh out loud moments, a few tears, and a bit of excitement and danger. The film had you rooting for its the Sheik and the two lead characters -- and unlike all too many films, you don't see where it's going. If you enjoy a whopping good time at the flicks, this is a film you should see on the big screen while you still can.
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    13
    • Dan_L
    • Apr 15, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Câu Cá Hồi Ở Yemen
    • Filming locations
      • Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • UK Film Council
      • BBC Films
      • CBS Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,047,981
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $225,894
      • Mar 11, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,564,651
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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