Go Fish

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Go Fish

R

Released Jun 10, 1994

1h 25m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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After leaving behind her girlfriend to attend college in Chicago, young lesbian Max West (Guinevere Turner) is introduced to Ely (V.S. Brodie), a slightly older woman with quirky habits. While Max and Ely quickly develop an attraction to each another, a poorly timed phone call from Max's long-distance girlfriend, Kate, brings things to an abrupt halt. Meanwhile Max's roommate, Kia (T. Wendy McMillan), helps her girlfriend, Evy (Migdalia Melendez), cope with some tough times at home.

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Critics Consensus

With sensitive direction from Rose Troche and terrific work from co-writer/star Guinevere Turner, Go Fish plays a winning hand.

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Lizzie Francke

Sight & Sound

The flexible digressive style enables Troche and Turner to dive a little deeper under Go Fish's seemingly light, shimmery surface and ponder on some weightier questions about lesbian identity -- but without letting the movie get too hung up on them.

Aug 25, 2021

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Anna Maria Dell'oso

Sydney Morning Herald

The co-writer and director, Guinevere Turner, reveals herself as an extremely watchable star in her own movie, which showcases her comic and dramatic talent.

Aug 25, 2021

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Eleanor Ringel Cater

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Director/writer Rose Troche has made one of the best relationship movies of the year.

Aug 25, 2021

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Troche goes for a sensitive and honest depiction of character needs, delivering a distinct study of community and concern, and doing so with some sense of style and humor to keep the endeavor as cinematic as possible.

Rated: B+

Mar 9, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

A resourcefully no-budget, B&W ensemble romp of romantic entanglements.

Jun 25, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

When we watch a new movie and see something we rarely see, it feels revolutionary.

Feb 27, 2024

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Jennifer H

This movie is a treasure and 90s time capsule. Expect homemade lesbian vibes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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PridePosterStudios

Clerks but make it sapphic

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Audience Member

All the appeal of an open mic lesbian poetry night.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/01/22

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carol s

I saw "Go Fish" in 1994 and loved the movie! I was a 49 year old lesbian and had rarely if ever seen any believable lesbian characters on the screen. These were! The soft porn babes (long hair, makeup, one turned away) in the posters displayed here have nothing to do with the real film. Please replace them with genuine stills.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

when i first watched this film I was 17 and probably missed most of the story as I was just so thrilled to be in a room full of lesbians. It was the 90's there wasn't the internet or Ellen - it was a big deal for a 17 year old to be out with 'her sisters' Got to recently re-watch and review this film and was delighted again.. A lesbian film with a happy ending.. rare even now. while the production has dated, it's easily forgiven as we need to remember this was shot on pretty much no budget. The issues are still current. "how much time must pass after sleeping with a man until i reclaim my lesbian status." then and now, it was a movie made by lesbians for lesbians an it still hits the mark! loved returning to this classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

felt like i was watching a student's work. i just wanted it to end, and quick.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Go Fish: Official Clip - I'm Sticking With Honey Pot

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Go Fish: Official Clip - My Name is Max

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Go Fish: Official Clip - U-G-L-Y

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Getting Personal

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Is That How I Raised You?

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Nail-Cutting Foreplay

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Evy's New Family

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Max & Ely

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Go Fish: Official Clip - First Kiss

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Go Fish: Official Clip - Going to the Movies

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Synopsis

After leaving behind her girlfriend to attend college in Chicago, young lesbian Max West (Guinevere Turner) is introduced to Ely (V.S. Brodie), a slightly older woman with quirky habits. While Max and Ely quickly develop an attraction to each another, a poorly timed phone call from Max's long-distance girlfriend, Kate, brings things to an abrupt halt. Meanwhile Max's roommate, Kia (T. Wendy McMillan), helps her girlfriend, Evy (Migdalia Melendez), cope with some tough times at home.

Director: Rose Troche
Producer: Rose Troche, Guinevere Turner
Screenwriter: Rose Troche, Guinevere Turner
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Company, Cinemussy
Production Co: Can I Watch, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.4M
Runtime: 1h 25m

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