Fish (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1916, Fish is a comedy film directed by Bert Williams, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. In an unprecedented move for its day in 1915, Biograph Company executives hired actor Bert Williams to star, produce, direct, and write his own films, having full control, the first time a Black-American ever had such control given by a mainstream movie company. The two films made for Biograph were A Natural Born Gambler (1916) and Fish (1916). Bert lives in a rustic-looking cottage with his parents and two much younger brothers. The three sons have been ordered to chop wood, but Bert would rather shirk his chores and go fishing. When his father orders him to take kindling to the stove, Bert sighs and wearily totes a couple of tiny sticks while his kid brothers carry large stumps. As soon as he can manage to escape Bert does so, and happily fishes at a nearby stream. Almost immediately he catches a large fish, and decides to head for a more affluent neighborhood to sell his catch to anyone willing to buy it.
Who’s in it. Fish stars Bert Williams.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Fish has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fish (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fish worth watching?
- Fish holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fish?
- Fish stars Bert Williams.
- When was Fish released?
- Fish was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.