The Goldfish (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, The Goldfish is a drama film directed by Mathieu Young, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is an adaptation of Etgar Keret's famed short story 'What Of This Goldfish Would You Wish?' in which a young man named Yoni (Jason Ritter) sets out to make a documentary about the secret longings of everyday Americans. By knocking on strangers doors and asking them this question: 'If you had a magic goldfish that granted you three wishes, what of this goldfish would you wish?' Yoni thinks he will discover the hopes, dreams and greatest wishes his fellow citizens. But Yoni is not prepared when he meets an elderly immigrant named Sergei who we learn has been wrestling with the exact same question for years and is desperate not to lose his old friend-- a beautiful talking goldfish (Lucy Punch).
Who’s in it. The Goldfish stars Jason Ritter as Yoni, Lucy Punch as The Goldfish (voice), Robert Axelrod as Sergio and Sarah Smick as Sarah, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goldfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goldfish tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goldfish (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Goldfish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Goldfish?
- The Goldfish stars Jason Ritter, Lucy Punch, Robert Axelrod, Sarah Smick and David Ghilardi.
- When was The Goldfish released?
- The Goldfish was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.