Manfish (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1956, Manfish is an adventure film directed by W. Lee Wilder, running about 88 minutes. “Battling aqua-lung adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three deep sea divers get involved in murder while searching for a lost treasure.
Who’s in it. Manfish stars John Bromfield as Brannigan, Lon Chaney Jr. as Swede, Victor Jory as Professor and Barbara Nichols as Mimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Manfish has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manfish tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manfish (1956)?
- In US, Manfish is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manfish worth watching?
- Manfish holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manfish?
- Manfish stars John Bromfield, Lon Chaney Jr., Victor Jory, Barbara Nichols and Tessa Prendergast.
- When was Manfish released?
- Manfish was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.