Salmon Fishing in the Yemen(2012)
Make the Improbable Possible
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Synopsis
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.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Lasse Hallström, released on March 9, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas and Rachael Stirling. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 972 ratings.
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Writers:
- Simon Beaufoy, Paul Torday
- Producers:
- Paul Webster
- Cinematographer:
- Terry Stacey
- Composer:
- Dario Marianelli
- Production:
- BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council, Kudos, Davis Films
- Budget:
- $14,400,000
- Revenue:
- $34,564,651
- Status:
- Released
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) Trailer
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ewan McGregor
as Dr. Alfred Jones
Emily Blunt
as Harriet Chetwode-Talbot
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Patricia Maxwell
Rachael Stirling
as Mary Jones
Amr Waked
as Sheikh Muhammad
Catherine Steadman
as Ashley
Tom Mison
as Capt. Robert Mayers
Tom Beard
as Peter Maxwell
Jill Baker
as Betty
Conleth Hill
as Bernard Sugden
- Alex Taylor-McDowall
Alex Taylor-McDowall
as Edward Maxwell
Peter Wight
as Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
Key crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Simon Beaufoy and Paul Torday, produced by Paul Webster.
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 972 ratings.
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salmon Fishing in the Yemen online?
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
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The main cast of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) includes Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling and Amr Waked. The film was directed by Lasse Hallström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salmon Fishing in the Yemen released?
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was released on March 9, 2012 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen worth watching?
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 972 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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