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The Annihilation of Fish

6.419991h 42mMovieDramaRomanceComedy

A Jamaican widower recently released from a mental institution and a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini become the unlikely tenants of an eccentric widow in Los Angeles.

DirectorCharles Burnett
WriterAnthony C. Winkler
ProducersPaul M. Heller·William Lawrence Fabrizio

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Cast · Directed by Charles Burnett

JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Fish
LRLynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Poinsettia
MKMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Mrs. Muldroone
SBSarah Benoit
Sarah Benoit
Reno Minister's Wife
AG
Andy Garza
Wedding Groom
THTommy Redmond Hicks
Tommy Redmond Hicks
New York City Minister
RH
Ronald F. Hoiseck
Reno Minister
SWShannon Wilcox
Shannon Wilcox
Hippie Preacher's Wife
VP
Victoria Prismantas
Young Hippie Woman
PH
Paul M. Heller
Mailman
DKDavid Kagen
David Kagen
Social Worker
AA
Arlene Albertson
Woman at Bus Station

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The Annihilation of Fish — streaming FAQ

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The Annihilation of Fish is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection 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 The Annihilation of Fish on Netflix?

No, The Annihilation of Fish is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection.

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The Annihilation of Fish isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Annihilation of Fish is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.