Fresh Fish (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Fresh Fish is an animation film directed by Tex Avery, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A tour of the waters near a South Sea island, introducing us to the various kinds of marine life, including the pickled herring, the hermit crab, the starfish, a seahorse race, and many other puns. Among the running gags, a two-headed fish who keeps asking for directions to Mr. Ripley and a professor in a diving sphere looking for a rare wim-wam whistling shark.
Who’s in it. Fresh Fish stars Mel Blanc as Tuna (voice), Sara Berner as Starfish (voice), Tex Avery as Prof. Mackerel Fishsticks (voice) and Robert C. Bruce as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Fresh Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fresh Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fresh Fish tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fresh Fish (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fresh Fish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fresh Fish worth watching?
- Fresh Fish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fresh Fish?
- Fresh Fish stars Mel Blanc, Sara Berner, Tex Avery, Robert C. Bruce and Kent Rogers.
- When was Fresh Fish released?
- Fresh Fish was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.