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Fisherman's Friends

6.820191h 52mPG-13MovieComedyDramaMusic

Ten fishermen from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. Based on the true-life story of Cornish folk band, Fisherman's Friends.

DirectorChris Foggin
WritersMeg Leonard·Nick Moorcroft
ProducersJames Scott·John Fields

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Cast · Directed by Chris Foggin

DMDaniel Mays
Daniel Mays
Danny
JPJames Purefoy
James Purefoy
Jim
TMTuppence Middleton
Tuppence Middleton
Alwyn
DHDavid Hayman
David Hayman
Jago
DJDave Johns
Dave Johns
Leadville
SSSam Swainsbury
Sam Swainsbury
Rowan
MSMaggie Steed
Maggie Steed
Maggie
NCNoel Clarke
Noel Clarke
Troy
CBChristian Brassington
Christian Brassington
Henry
VGVahid Gold
Vahid Gold
Driss
SF
Sandy Foster
Cassie
CVChristopher Villiers
Christopher Villiers
Charles Montague

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Fisherman's Friends — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fisherman's Friends?

Fisherman's Friends is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The CW and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fisherman's Friends on Netflix?

No, Fisherman's Friends is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is Fisherman's Friends on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fisherman's Friends is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Fisherman's Friends for free?

Fisherman's Friends is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to Fisherman's Friends?

Yes — Fisherman's Friends is followed by Fisherman's Friends: One and All (2022) in the Fisherman's Friends Collection.

Is there a prequel to Fisherman's Friends?

Fisherman's Friends is the first film in the Fisherman's Friends Collection.

Is Fisherman's Friends part of a trilogy?

No — Fisherman's Friends is part of the Fisherman's Friends Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Fisherman's Friends Collection?

There are 2 films in the Fisherman's Friends Collection: Fisherman's Friends (2019) and Fisherman's Friends: One and All (2022).

Is Fisherman's Friends based on a true story?

Yes — Fisherman's Friends is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).