A Fish Called Wanda movie poster

A Fish Called Wanda

"A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood."

July 15, 1988 1h 49m 7.2/10 (2,345 votes)

Originally released in 1988. A Fish Called Wanda is a comedy/crime film. directed by Charles Crichton.

Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, and Kevin Kline

Synopsis

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 15, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (2,345 votes)
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Budget $7.5M Production budget
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Box Office $188.6M 25.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,500,000
Revenue
$188,593,712

Production Companies

  • Prominent Features
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Fish Productions
  • Michael Shamberg Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Fish Called Wanda about?

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Who directed A Fish Called Wanda?

A Fish Called Wanda was directed by Charles Crichton.

How long is A Fish Called Wanda?

A Fish Called Wanda has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was A Fish Called Wanda released?

A Fish Called Wanda was released on July 15, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Fish Called Wanda?

The main cast of A Fish Called Wanda includes Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Maria Aitken.

Is A Fish Called Wanda worth watching?

A Fish Called Wanda has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,345 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.