British drama in which a group of fishermen with a talent for singing Sea Shanties are offered the chance to sign a record deal.
What results is an undemanding yarn that'll still warm the cockles of your heart.
Inspired by a true story, this warm-hearted tale of a singing group from Cornwall is likable, if goofy.
The film takes considerable liberties with the Fisherman's Friends story, but fans of extra mature Cornish cheddar won’t be complaining.
Bolting together a fish-out-of-water story and a victory-of-the-underdog yarn, Fisherman’s Friends delivers on neither front. Without a single surprise under its sou’wester, it takes a broad formulaic approach to a feel-good story and comes up short.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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