Codfish (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1975, Codfish is a comedy and horror film directed by Adriano Stuart, running about 95 minutes. “... and it always ends like this...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Jaws" spoof. The title means "Cod". A terrible monster threatens the beach season: the cod from Guinea. To catch the fish, local authorities count on the expertise of a Portuguese oceanographer, a fearless fisherman and baits made with Amália Rodrigues's records.
Who’s in it. Codfish stars Helio Souto as Breda, Dionísio Azevedo as Petrônio, Maurício do Valle as Quico and Adriano Stuart as Matos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Codfish has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Codfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Codfish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Codfish (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Codfish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Codfish worth watching?
- Codfish holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Codfish?
- Codfish stars Helio Souto, Dionísio Azevedo, Maurício do Valle, Adriano Stuart and Marlene França.
- When was Codfish released?
- Codfish was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.