Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
“Make the Improbable Possible”
Synopsis
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-19
Top Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Dr. Alfred Jones
Emily Blunt
Harriet Chetwode-Talbot
Kristin Scott Thomas
Patricia Maxwell
Rachael Stirling
Mary Jones
Amr Waked
Sheikh Muhammad
Catherine Steadman
Ashley
Tom Mison
Capt. Robert Mayers
Tom Beard
Peter Maxwell
Jill Baker
Betty
Conleth Hill
Bernard Sugden
Alex Taylor-McDowall
Edward Maxwell
Peter Wight
Tory Grandee - Angus Butler
Hugh Simon
Foreign Secretary Brian Fleet
Otto Farrant
Joshua Maxwell
Nayef Rashed
Rebel Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.4x
+$20.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Beaufoy
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $14.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.6M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council, Kudos, Davis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lasse Hallström
Simon Beaufoy, Paul Torday
Dario Marianelli
Terry Stacey
Lisa Gunning
Jamie Laurenson, Paula Jalfon, Zygi Kamasa, Stephen Garrett, Paul Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Lasse Hallström
Director
Simon Beaufoy
Screenplay
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Lisa Gunning
Editor
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Julian Day
Costume Design
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Paul Webster
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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What is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen about?
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
Who directed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was directed by Lasse Hallström.
Who stars in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
The principal cast of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen includes Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rachael Stirling, Amr Waked.
When was Salmon Fishing in the Yemen released and how long is it?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen had a reported production budget of $14.4M and grossed $34.6M at the worldwide box office (2.4 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen was composed by Dario Marianelli.
Is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen based on a book or true story?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Torday".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).