Fishing Without Nets (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2014, Fishing Without Nets is a thriller film directed by Cutter Hodierne, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values. Abdi and his fellow pirates hit the high seas and capture a French oil tanker, demanding a hefty ransom. During the long, tedious wait for the cash to arrive, Abdi forges a tentative friendship with one of the hostages. When some of the pirates resort to violence, Abdi must make dramatic choices to determine his course.
Who’s in it. Fishing Without Nets stars Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad as Blacky, Abduwhali Faarah as China Boy and Reda Kateb as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Fishing Without Nets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fishing Without Nets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fishing Without Nets tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fishing Without Nets (2014)?
- In US, Fishing Without Nets is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fishing Without Nets worth watching?
- Fishing Without Nets holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fishing Without Nets?
- Fishing Without Nets stars Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad, Abduwhali Faarah, Reda Kateb and Idil Ibrahim.
- When was Fishing Without Nets released?
- Fishing Without Nets was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.