A Fish Called Wanda
“A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-09
Top Cast
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Wanda Gershwitz
John Cleese
Archie Leach
Kevin Kline
Otto
Michael Palin
Ken Pile
Maria Aitken
Wendy
Tom Georgeson
Georges Thomason
Cynthia Cleese
Portia
Patricia Hayes
Mrs. Coady
Geoffrey Palmer
Judge
Mark Elwes
Customer in Jeweler's Shop
Neville Phillips
Manager of Jeweler's Shop
Peter Jonfield
Inspector Marvin
Jeremy Child
Mr. Ian Johnson
Stephen Fry
Hutchison
Ken Campbell
Bartlett
Al Hunter Ashton
Warder
Roger Hume
Locksmith
Roger Brierley
Davidson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$188.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
25.15x
+$181.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cleese
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- A Fish Called Wanda
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $188.6M
- Production Studios
- Prominent Features, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Fish Productions, Michael Shamberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
John Cleese, Charles Crichton
John Du Prez
Alan Hume
John Jympson
John Cleese, Steve Abbott, Michael Shamberg
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
John Jympson
Editor
Hazel Pethig
Costume Design
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Romo Gorrara
Stunt Coordinator
John Cleese
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fish Called Wanda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in A Fish Called Wanda?
The principal cast of A Fish Called Wanda includes Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Maria Aitken.
When was A Fish Called Wanda released and how long is it?
A Fish Called Wanda was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Fish Called Wanda?
A Fish Called Wanda had a reported production budget of $7.5M and grossed $188.6M at the worldwide box office (25.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Fish Called Wanda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fish Called Wanda was composed by John Du Prez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fish Called Wanda?
A Fish Called Wanda holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).