Like a Fish Out of Water(1999)
Comme un poisson hors de l'eau
Like a Fish Out of Water Synopsis
A seductive femme fatale (Monica Bellucci) and two con men -- one cool as ice, and one who just likes to "ice" his victims -- enlist a mild-mannered, unsuspecting man in their mission to steal a rare and valuable fish. They plan to sell it back to its grieving owner at an enormous profit (talk about "sleeping with the fishes!"). Tcheky Karyo, Michel Muller and Dominique Pinon co-star.
Like a Fish Out of Water (1999) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Hervé Hadmar, released on May 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Tchéky Karyo, Monica Bellucci, Dominique Pinon and Michel Muller. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Hervé Hadmar
- Writers:
- Philippe Haïm, Hervé Hadmar, Christophe Bergeronneau
- Producers:
- Claude Carrère, Stéphane Tavenas
- Cinematographer:
- Jacques Boumendil
- Production:
- Carrère Groupe, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
Like a Fish Out of Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tchéky Karyo
as B. B.
Monica Bellucci
as Myrtille
Dominique Pinon
as Melvin
Michel Muller
as Désiré
José Garcia
Gérard Ismaël
as Nadir
Beatrice Palme
as Boss's wife
André Pousse
as 'Le Faucheur'
Mehmet Ulusoy
as Le caïd
- Karine Nuris
Karine Nuris
Zirek
as Ramdah
Jean-Claude Bouillon
as Le directeur de l'hôtel
Key crew
Directed by Hervé Hadmar, written by Philippe Haïm, Hervé Hadmar and Christophe Bergeronneau, produced by Claude Carrère and Stéphane Tavenas.
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Like a Fish Out of Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 14 ratings.
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Like a Fish Out of Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Like a Fish Out of Water online?
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Like a Fish Out of Water (1999) is available to stream on Molotov TV and SFR Play. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Like a Fish Out of Water?
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The main cast of Like a Fish Out of Water (1999) includes Tchéky Karyo, Monica Bellucci, Dominique Pinon, Michel Muller and José Garcia. The film was directed by Hervé Hadmar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Like a Fish Out of Water released?
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Like a Fish Out of Water was released on May 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Like a Fish Out of Water worth watching?
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Like a Fish Out of Water (1999) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.