Official movie poster for Bait (2019), a drama film

Bait(2019)

The view may be beautiful, but you can't eat it.

6.6(111)1h 29m2019-03-26
Drama

Bait Synopsis

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

Bait (2019) is a drama film directed by Mark Jenkin, released on March 26, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Edward Rowe, Mary Woodvine, Giles King and Simon Shepherd. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 111 ratings.

Director:
Mark Jenkin
Writers:
Mark Jenkin
Producers:
Linn Waite, Kate Byers
Cinematographer:
Mark Jenkin
Composer:
Mark Jenkin
Production:
Early Day Films
Status:
Released

Bait (2019) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Bait before you stream it.

Bait Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Bait.

Official Trailer

Trailer

Trailer

Trailer

TV Spot

Teaser

LIVING ROOM Q&As: Bait with Mark Jenkin and Mark Kermode

Featurette

Mark Jenkin talks to Mark Kermode about Bait

Featurette

Bait Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 111 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

"Martin" (a competent Edward Rowe) is struggling to come to terms with changes in his tiny fishing village that have left him a bit adrift. His brother has decided that more cash can be made if they use their late father's boat for tourist trips and their former family home is now lived in by "Sandra" (Mary Woodvine" and "Tim" (Simon Shepherd) who compound his frustration by being considered interlopers. The…

Reviewed on June 8, 2024

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Bait – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Bait online?

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Bait (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Bait?

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The main cast of Bait (2019) includes Edward Rowe, Mary Woodvine, Giles King, Simon Shepherd and Chloe Endean. The film was directed by Mark Jenkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Bait released?

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Bait was released on March 26, 2019 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Bait worth watching?

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Bait (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Bait?

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Yes. The official Bait trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.