Fish Tank
Seen it?2009 | 123 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: Best British Film. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrea Arnold
- Katie JarvisMia Williams
- Michael FassbenderConnor O'Reily
- Kierston WareingJoanne Williams
- Rebecca GriffithsTyler Williams
- Harry TreadawayBilly
- Jason MazaBilly's Brother
- Jack GordonBilly's Brother
- Joanna HortonKelly
- Sarah BayesKeeley
- Grant WildKeeleys Dad