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4.9 / 10(171 votes)IMDbPG19971h 34m$19.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Gone Fishin'

“Even the fish are laughing!”

Synopsis

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Gone Fishin' - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 30, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.37x ROI)

Production Budget

$53M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$19.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.37x

-$33.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $53MWorldwide: $19.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christopher Cain
Screenplay & Story
Jill Mazursky, J.J. Abrams
Original Score
Randy Edelman
Original Title
Gone Fishin'
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Budget
$53M
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Production Studios
Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures, Roger Birnbaum Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christopher Cain

Screenplay & Story

Jill Mazursky, J.J. Abrams

Original Score & Music

Randy Edelman

Director of Photography

Dean Semler

Film Editing

Jack Hofstra

Producers

Roger Birnbaum, Julie Bergman Sender, Jill Mazursky

Department Leadership Roster

Roger Birnbaum

Roger Birnbaum

Producer

Julie Bergman Sender

Producer

Dean Semler

Dean Semler

Director of Photography

Jack Hofstra

Editor

Christopher Cain

Christopher Cain

Director

Lizzy Gardiner

Costume Design

Jill Mazursky

Writer

J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

Writer

Randy Edelman

Randy Edelman

Original Music Composer

Lawrence Miller

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gone Fishin'.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gone Fishin'

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Gone Fishin' about?

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

Who directed Gone Fishin'?

Gone Fishin' was directed by Christopher Cain.

Who stars in Gone Fishin'?

The principal cast of Gone Fishin' includes Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Lynn Whitfield, Willie Nelson.

When was Gone Fishin' released and how long is it?

Gone Fishin' was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

What was the box office and production budget of Gone Fishin'?

Gone Fishin' had a reported production budget of $53M and grossed $19.7M at the worldwide box office (0.37 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Gone Fishin'?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Gone Fishin' was composed by Randy Edelman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Gone Fishin'?

Gone Fishin' holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).