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Fishing Without Nets (2014): Ratings & Plot

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Fishing Without Nets is a 2014 thriller directed by Cutter Hodierne. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metascore
65
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Fishing Without Nets (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Cutter Hodierne
Genre
Thriller
Original language
Somali
After the credits
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The story

What Is Fishing Without Nets About?

The premise of Fishing Without Nets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Driven by poverty and the promise of wealth, Somali pirates patrol dangerous waters, targeting vulnerable ships. Their risky endeavors expose them to constant peril and highlight the brutal circumstances of their lives, forcing them to confront the difficult choices necessary for survival in a lawless world.

Fishing Without Nets Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Fishing Without Nets

Directed by Cutter Hodierne.

From the director

More from Cutter Hodierne

One more film directed by Cutter Hodierne: Cold Wallet.

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Ratings

Fishing Without Nets Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fishing Without Nets 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Plot

Fishing Without Nets Plot Summary

What happens in Fishing Without Nets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Fishing Without Nets follows Abdi, a young Somali fisherman who faces a daily struggle against poverty and a sea that seems to betray him. The film opens by painting a portrait of a hard life near the coast, where Abdi tries to provide for his family despite scarce resources. The ocean, once a source of livelihood, is shown as polluted and treacherous, complicating every catch and making the prospect of a stable future even more fragile. Against this backdrop, the story gradually shifts from the rhythms of fishing to a drastic turning point: Abdi and his crew hijack a cargo ship and take its crew as hostages, hoping to force payment and secure a life they believe they deserve.

Full summary

The whole story of Fishing Without Nets, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Fishing Without Nets?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the main occupation of the protagonist, Abdi, at the start of the film?

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FAQ

Fishing Without Nets FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Fishing Without Nets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fishing Without Nets?

Fishing Without Nets runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Fishing Without Nets released?

Fishing Without Nets was released on September 26, 2014.

Who directed Fishing Without Nets?

Fishing Without Nets was directed by Cutter Hodierne.

More films by Cutter Hodierne

How is Fishing Without Nets rated?

Fishing Without Nets has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does Fishing Without Nets have a post-credit scene?

No. Fishing Without Nets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fishing Without Nets in?

The original language of Fishing Without Nets is Somali.

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