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Gone Fishin'

Play trailer Poster for Gone Fishin' PG Released May 30, 1997 1h 34m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Joe (Joe Pesci) and Gus (Danny Glover) are lifelong friends who seem to encounter disaster wherever they go. They're ecstatic when they find out they've won a fishing trip to Florida, and quickly embark on a road trip. But their adventure takes a turn for the worse when they cross paths with a smooth-talking con man (Nick Brimble) who makes off with Joe's car. They hitch a ride with two women -- Rita (Rosanna Arquette) and Angie (Lynn Whitfield) -- and find themselves in outlandish situations.
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Sloppy, formulaic, and unfunny, Gone Fishin' marks a painful low point in the careers of its two talented leads.

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Nick Charles New York Daily News The plot and dialogue are third-rate and no one, not even Mel Gibson -- Glover and Pesci's Lethal Weapon partner -- could save this clunker. Rated: 1/4 May 2, 2014 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times This is one of the summer's sorrier excuses for a major-studio release. Rated: 1/4 Jun 14, 2013 Full Review Paul Tatara CNN.com I don't even know where to start. Jun 14, 2013 Full Review Roger Hurlburt South Florida Sun-Sentinel Gone Fishin' is a slapdash, slapstick waste of time -- hook, line and stinker. Jun 14, 2013 Full Review TV Guide They only highlight the sheer, witless desperation of all involved. Rated: 1/4 Aug 3, 2009 Full Review Steve Crum Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers Dumb n dumber middle agers Glover & Pesci in land and sea adventures. Rated: 3/5 Sep 30, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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T D This movie wasn't supposed to be taken seriously, which Is why I think it got badly reviewed. It's a very fun, lighthearted movie that is simple, turn off your Brian enjoyment fun for a few laughs. Joe Pesci in a roll and position I'd never assume to see him in, a family man whose best friends with Danny Glover, so close they live side by side, and have a yearly fishing trip with crazy results. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Amanda P Not sure why people hated it so much! We enjoy it very much! Its a classic, have a some laughs. Its simple, no swearing, no sex, no drugs or alcohol... Maybe that's why people hate on it so bad 🙄 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review Alan C An absolutely relaxing, fun and hilarious film. If Danny Glover and Joe Pesci wanted to just relax andnhave fun, this was the film and I'm very glad they did it. This film had a great plot. Nick Brimble was brilliant as the films antagonist, Decker Massey. He was very intimidating and did a fantastic acting job. This film was just supposed to be a fun romp, critics and other viewers took this film too seriously. Just a pure fun and relaxing film. When you watch this just relax and you will find relief from all stress in this film. Pesci and Glover hit this role right out of the park. Gus Green and Joe Waters are as memorable as Leo Getz and Roger Murtaugh Glad Pesci and Glover did this. Just another diverse experience in their deservedly award winning and accomplished resumes. A great relaxing comedy with a suspenseful plot. A+ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review Fred P I've walked out of one movie theatre in my whole life during the screening, and this was it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/01/24 Full Review Audience Member The film instilled in me a deep appreciation for the complexities of life, encompassing both its adversities and triumphs. It evoked a range of emotions within me, eliciting tears, laughter, and a profound sense of love. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review DennisFeinstein08 I used to watch this with my grandma and grandpa all the time when I was young. This is a hilariously-good classic, loaded with great actors. 👌 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Christopher Cain

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Joe Pesci

Joe Waters

Danny Glover

Gus Green

Rosanna Arquette

Rita

Lynn Whitfield

Angie

Willie Nelson

Billy (Catch) Pooler

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Synopsis Joe (Joe Pesci) and Gus (Danny Glover) are lifelong friends who seem to encounter disaster wherever they go. They're ecstatic when they find out they've won a fishing trip to Florida, and quickly embark on a road trip. But their adventure takes a turn for the worse when they cross paths with a smooth-talking con man (Nick Brimble) who makes off with Joe's car. They hitch a ride with two women -- Rita (Rosanna Arquette) and Angie (Lynn Whitfield) -- and find themselves in outlandish situations.
Director
Christopher Cain
Producer
Roger Birnbaum, Julie Bergman Sender
Screenwriter
J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Abramson
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Touchstone Home Video
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Rating
PG (Mild Violence|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.7M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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