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The Annihilation of Fish (2001): Cast & Ratings

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The Annihilation of Fish is a 2001 romantic film directed by Charles Burnett, starring James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Metascore
37
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The Annihilation of Fish (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Charles Burnett
Genre
Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Annihilation of Fish About?

The premise of The Annihilation of Fish without spoilers.

A woman unexpectedly forms a bond with a deceased composer, leading her on a journey to rediscover love. As she grows closer to a charming man, she finds herself entangled in his personal battles against a mysterious figure known only as "Hank." The line between reality and illusion blurs as she confronts the challenges and secrets that threaten to unravel her newfound happiness.

The Annihilation of Fish Themes & Keywords

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  • character name in title
  • fish in title
  • singing opera music
  • landlady
  • demon
  • reference to puccini
  • love scene
  • sex scene
  • crying
  • doctor
  • kiss
  • watering flowers
+19 more
  • invisible
  • wedding
  • jamaican accent
  • luggage
  • psychiatric hospital
  • boarding house
  • imaginary
  • widow
  • unmarried
  • immigrant
  • preacher
  • firing a gun indoors
  • wrestling
  • gravesite
  • eccentricity
  • couple
  • interracial relationship
  • interracial romance
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Annihilation of Fish Cast

James Earl Jones leads the cast, with Lynn Redgrave. Directed by Charles Burnett.

From the director

More from Charles Burnett

More films directed by Charles Burnett, best-rated first: Killer of Sheep, The Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution, Quiet as Kept and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation.

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Ratings

The Annihilation of Fish Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Annihilation of Fish 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

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FAQ

The Annihilation of Fish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Annihilation of Fish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Annihilation of Fish?

The Annihilation of Fish runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was The Annihilation of Fish released?

The Annihilation of Fish was released on November 2, 2001.

Who directed The Annihilation of Fish?

The Annihilation of Fish was directed by Charles Burnett.

More films by Charles Burnett

Who is in the cast of The Annihilation of Fish?

The Annihilation of Fish stars James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave.

How is The Annihilation of Fish rated?

The Annihilation of Fish has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 37 on Metacritic.

Does The Annihilation of Fish have a post-credit scene?

No. The Annihilation of Fish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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