How to Fish (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, How to Fish is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes. “Goofy shows us how to fish… or how not to!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Goofy's demonstration of fishing is fouled up by his clumsy casting and fly fishing, and problems with his boat.
Who’s in it. How to Fish stars George Johnson as Goofy (voice) and John McLeish as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, How to Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Fish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Fish (1942)?
- In US, How to Fish is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Fish worth watching?
- How to Fish holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Fish?
- How to Fish stars George Johnson and John McLeish.
- When was How to Fish released?
- How to Fish was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.