Fish Tank (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, Fish Tank is a drama film directed by Andrea Arnold, running about 123 minutes. “Live, love and give as good as you get.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mia is a rebellious teenager on the verge of being kicked out of school. Her hard-partying mother, Joanne, neglects Mia's welfare in favor of her own, and her younger sister hangs out with a much older crowd. Sparks fly between Mia and Connor, Joanne's new boyfriend, and he encourages Mia to pursue her interest in dance. As the boundaries of the relationships become blurred, Mia and Joanne compete for Connor's affection.
Who’s in it. Fish Tank stars Katie Jarvis as Mia Williams, Michael Fassbender as Connor O'Reily, Kierston Wareing as Joanne Williams and Rebecca Griffiths as Tyler Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fish Tank has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fish Tank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fish Tank tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fish Tank (2009)?
- In US, Fish Tank is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fish Tank worth watching?
- Fish Tank holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fish Tank?
- Fish Tank stars Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Kierston Wareing, Rebecca Griffiths and Harry Treadaway.
- When was Fish Tank released?
- Fish Tank was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.