Catfish(2010)
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Catfish 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.
Catfish (2010) is a documentary film directed by Ariel Schulman, released on September 17, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce and Melody C. Roscher. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 564 ratings.
- Director:
- Ariel Schulman
- Producers:
- Ariel Schulman, Marc Smerling, Andrew Jarecki
- Composer:
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Production:
- Hit the Ground Running Films, Supermarché
- Budget:
- $30,000
- Revenue:
- $3,045,943
- Status:
- Released
Catfish (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Catfish before you stream it.
Catfish Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nēv Schulman
as Self
Ariel Schulman
as Self
Angela Wesselman-Pierce
as Self
- Melody C. Roscher
Melody C. Roscher
as Self
Henry Joost
as Self
- Wendy Whelan
Wendy Whelan
as Dancer: Morphoses
- Craig Hall
Craig Hall
as Dancer: Morphoses
Tiler Peck
as Dancer: Morphoses
Drew Jacoby
as Dancer: Morphoses
- Rubi Pronk
Rubi Pronk
as Dancer: Morphoses
- Adrian Danchig-Waring
Adrian Danchig-Waring
as Dancer: Morphoses
Key crew
Directed by Ariel Schulman, produced by Ariel Schulman, Marc Smerling and Andrew Jarecki.
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Catfish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 564 ratings.
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Catfish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Catfish online?
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Catfish (2010) is available to stream on HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Catfish?
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The main cast of Catfish (2010) includes Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce, Melody C. Roscher and Henry Joost. The film was directed by Ariel Schulman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Catfish released?
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Catfish was released on September 17, 2010 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Catfish worth watching?
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Catfish (2010) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 564 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Catfish?
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Yes. The official Catfish trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.