Catfish
“Don't let anyone tell you what it is.”
Synopsis
Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.
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Catfish - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
101.53x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Catfish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Hit the Ground Running Films, Supermarché
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Mark Mothersbaugh
Zachary Stuart-Pontier
Ariel Schulman, Marc Smerling, Brett Ratner, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley
Department Leadership Roster
Ariel Schulman
Director
Henry Joost
Director
Ariel Schulman
Producer
Marc Smerling
Producer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Zachary Stuart-Pontier
Editor
Andrew Jarecki
Producer
Henry Joost
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Catfish about?
Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.
Who directed Catfish?
Catfish was directed by Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost.
Who stars in Catfish?
The principal cast of Catfish includes Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce, Melody C. Roscher, Henry Joost.
When was Catfish released and how long is it?
Catfish was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Catfish?
Catfish had a reported production budget of $30K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (101.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Catfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catfish was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catfish?
Catfish holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).