Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Lasse Hallstrom, starring Ewan McGregor, Kristin Scott Thomas and Emily Blunt. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $34.6 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2013. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallstrom
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English - Studio
- CBS Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen About?
The premise of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the arid landscape of the desert, a passionate sheik proposes a seemingly impossible ambition: introducing salmon fishing to Yemen. A pragmatic fisheries expert is initially hesitant, but becomes involved in the ambitious and unconventional project. Along with a public relations executive, the unlikely team faces skepticism and logistical challenges as they strive to make the extraordinary dream a reality, proving that even the most improbable goals might be achievable.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Cast
Ewan McGregor leads the cast, with Kristin Scott Thomas and Emily Blunt. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lasse Hallstrom
More from Lasse Hallstrom
More films directed by Lasse Hallstrom, best-rated first: My Life as a Dog, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Hoax and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
29 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Plot Summary
What happens in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the fisheries expert Alfred Jones navigates an unexpected email from financial adviser Harriet Chetwode-Talbot, he is presented with a proposal that borders on the absurd: establishing a salmon fishing endeavor in Yemen, backed by a wealthy sheikh and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. At first, Alfred brushes off the idea as “fundamentally unfeasible” due to Yemen’s inadequate environment for salmon, despite Harriet trying to educate him on the exceptional conditions of the country.
Full summary
The whole story of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, scene by scene
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Box Office
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen grossed $34.6 million worldwide. $9 million came from the US and Canada and $25.5 million (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$34.6M
- US & Canada
- $9M
- International
- $25.5M
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Awards & Nominations
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen earned 3 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2013.
3 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2013 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Ewan McGregor
- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Emily Blunt
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
How Well Do You Know Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
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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Cars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
9 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Transit MkV and the Volkswagen Passat B5 Typ 3BG.
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2000 Jeep Cherokee Background role
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “鱼跃奇缘” and “Lazacfogás Jemenben”.
- Also known as
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- 鱼跃奇缘
- Lazacfogás Jemenben
- Amor impossível
- Laksefiske i Jemen
- Un Amor Imposible
- 사막에서 연어낚시
- A Pesca do Salmão no Iémen
- 砂漠でサーモン・フィッシング：2012
- Yemende Somon Avı
- Laxfiske i Jemen
- Il pescatore di sogni
- La pesca del salmón en Yemen
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- Lachsfischen im Jemen
- Des saumons dans le désert
- Laksefiskeri i Yemen
- Рыба моей мечты
- Yemen'de Somon Avı
- 到也门钓鲑鱼
- Rakkaudesta, unelmista ja kaloista
- Lov lososů v Jemenu
- לדוג סלמון בתימן
- La pescuit în deșert
- Ψαρεύοντας Σολομούς στην Υεμένη
- Połów szczęścia w Jemenie
- Риболов в пустинята
- Tas notika Jemenā
- 砂漠でサーモン・フィッシング
- Риба моєї мрії
- La pesca del salmó al Iemen
- คู่แท้หัวใจติดเบ็ด
- Tai nutiko Jemene
- Lososy v Jemene
- 飄洋過海，愛上妳
- 魚躍奇緣
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Salmon Fishing in the Yemen released?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was released on March 9, 2012.
Who directed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
More films by Lasse Hallstrom Who is in the cast of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen stars Ewan McGregor, Kristin Scott Thomas and Emily Blunt, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Salmon Fishing in the Yemen make at the box office?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen grossed $34.6 million worldwide ($9 million domestic, $25.5 million international).
How is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen rated?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Salmon Fishing in the Yemen nominated for any awards?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Salmon Fishing in the Yemen have a post-credit scene?
No. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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