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Fish Tank

Fish Tank

Live, love and give as good as you get.

20096.92h 3m

Overview

Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.

Directed by Andrea Arnold
Written by Andrea Arnold
Produced by Kees Kasander, Nick Laws
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $5.9M

Top Cast

Katie Jarvis

Katie Jarvis

Mia Williams

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Connor O'Reily

Kierston Wareing

Kierston Wareing

Joanne Williams

Rebecca Griffiths

Rebecca Griffiths

Tyler Williams

Harry Treadaway

Harry Treadaway

Billy

Jason Maza

Jason Maza

Billy's Brother

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Billy's Brother

J

Joanna Horton

Kelly

S

Sarah Bayes

Keeley

G

Grant Wild

Keeleys Dad

Themes & Keywords

adulteryfriendshipmotheralcoholfightsisterschooltheftestateboyfriendteenage rebellionwoman directoraggressivemother daughter relationship

About Fish Tank

Fish Tank is a drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of adultery, friendship, mother, alcohol, fight, sister. Directed by Andrea Arnold, it stars Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Kierston Wareing. Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family and the world around her. When she meets her party-girl mother’s charming new boyfriend Connor, she is amazed to find he returns her attention, and believes he might help her start to make sense of her life.

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