Fisherman's Friends
- 2019 film
Comedy about a group of Cornish fisherman whose singing group lands a record deal. Stars Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury and more.
- Repeated Sunday 15th December at 9pm on Film4
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Fisherman's Friends The Musical review
The small indie movie Fisherman's Friends became a rather big hit in 2019 and spawned a sequel despite it being rather disparaged by the critical community. You wonder if something similar will happen with this new stage musical, originally made for Hall for Cornwall, because although it feels rather slight in construction and its comedy is mostly tone-death, it seems to be doing a job in delighting those who have already decided they love it before coming through the door. The agnostics may be slightly harder to please.
Kris Hallett, What's On Stage, 5th November 2022Fisherman's Friends musical to premiere this autumn
A new musical based on the story of Fisherman's Friends will open this autumn.
Following the sea shanty singing group from their origins to their appearance at Glastonbury, the piece will open the newly redeveloped Hall for Cornwall, with dates to be revealed. Reports have also suggested that the piece is angling (pun intended) for a West End run next year.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 29th January 2021Noel Clarke on his anger at being left off film poster
The actor Noel Clarke has spoken out about a failure to include his image on the poster for hit comedy Fisherman's Friends. The 2019 film - about a motley band of coastal singers - has just been distributed on home entertainment platforms, with the same promotional image as was used for theatrical release.
Catherine Shoard, The Guardian, 29th May 2020Fisherman's Friends: film review
From the poster and the premise, I wouldn't have thought I'd like this film very much but it wins you over, striking notes of authenticity and chords of harmony as it chugs along, a reliable, redoubtable small boat of a British movie, powered by a charming couple, raucous shanties and buckets of fresh fish.
Jason Solomons, The Lady, 5th April 2019Fisherman's Friends review
Unlike the powerful throat lozenge with which it shares a name, it is appealingly bland.
Brian Viner, Daily Mail, 15th March 2019Daniel Mays interview
The Essex-born actor, who stars in new film Fisherman's Friends, says he is firmly in the non-racist camp, and doesn't want to kill anyone. What else does he have to say?
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 14th March 2019Fisherman's Friends review
This rough-edged Cornish sea shanty comedy barely makes it out of port.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 14th March 2019Film review: Fisherman's Friends
Fisherman's Friends hauls up a familiar catch of friendship, betrayal, redemption and self-analysis, shot on location in picturesque Cornwall.
Damon Smith, The Irish News, 13th March 2019Fisherman's Friends review
Inspired by a true story, this warm-hearted tale of a singing group from Cornwall is likable, if goofy.
Mike McCahill, The Guardian, 13th March 2019Fisherman's Friends review
It's a feel-good charmer set in rural Port Isaac, with a witty British - or rather Cornish - sense of humour and a selection of sea shanties along the way.
Bev Lung, The Upcoming, 11th March 2019