Series

Watch Fishing with John (1991) Online

7.638 votes199130mEndedComedyDocumentary

Synopsis

“"Life is so beautiful. Every breath... everyday of our lives... ahhh... fishing."”

Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.

Episodes

Miniseries

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1. Montauk with Jim JarmuschNow viewing1991-11-2030mJohn Lurie fishes takes film director Jim Jarmusch fishing for shark near Montauk, Long Island, and shows Jarmusch an unusual way to catch a shark with a piece of cheese and a pistol.
2. Jamaica with Tom Waits1991-11-2730mJohn Lurie takes Tom Waits fishing for snapper in Jamaica. Waits gets seasick on the old tug boat they rent, but he later manages to astonish Lurie by putting a live red snapper down his pants.
3. Costa Rica with Matt Dillon1991-12-0430mJohn Lurie takes movie star Matt Dillon on a fishing trip to Costa Rica, where they meet a village elder who teaches them the Fish Dance and a guide who claims to be able to turn into a bird.
4. Maine with Willem Dafoe1991-12-1130mJ.ohn Lurie takes actor Willem Dafoe ice fishing in northern Maine. After constructing a shelter and drilling holes in the ice, their survival becomes questionable after Dafoe runs out of cheese crackers
5. Thailand with Dennis Hopper (1)1991-12-1830mJohn Lurie takes movie star Dennis Hopper to Thailand in search of the elusive giant squid. After having no luck on the southern coast, they head north on a trawler to seek advice from the reclusive squid monks.
6. Thailand with Dennis Hopper (2)1991-12-2530mJohn Lurie and movie star Dennis Hopper continue their search for the elusive giant squid in the coastal waters of Thailand. After stealing a boat from the squid monks, they soon find themselves hypnotised into a helpless state by the strange powers of the giant squid itself.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

John Lurie
Self
Robb Webb
Narrator (voice)

Availability

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Stream

Criterion Channel

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FAQ

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Is Fishing with John available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Fishing with John have?

Fishing with John has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did Fishing with John first air?

Fishing with John first aired in 1991.

Is Fishing with John still running?

Fishing with John's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Fishing with John?

Fishing with John is classified as Comedy, Documentary.