Top 10 Fish Films

As you get ready to go see ‘Dolphin Tale 2,’ let us reel you in with our list of 10 notable films involving fish. 

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

John Cleese’s comedy features a famous fish-eating scene. Pet fish. From an aquarium. And yes, one is named Wanda….

The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964)

In this family film that features both live action and animation, there's something fishy going on when Don Knotts realizes he's got fins.

Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)

Fish people from another planet? Huh. We suppose it’s plausible.

Finding Nemo (2003)

The world found itself in love with Nemo, the little orange clown fish, and his pal, Dory, in this Disney animated flick about life along the Great Barrier Reef.

Piranha (1978)

What’s scarier than vicious fish making a meal of humans? The fact that they’ve got their own franchise, including a film in 3D.

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)

This British romantic comedy-drama centers on the sport of fly-fishing and believing in the impossible.

Shark Tale (2004)

The name is kind of a misnomer, since the movie really tells the tale of a fish who is mistakenly believed to have murdered the son of a shark mob boss.

Cold Fish (2010)

Based on a true story, this highly praised, grisly Japanese gorefest tells the story of murder in a fish store.

Ponyo (2009)

Ponyo is a goldfish princess who really doesn’t look like a fish at all. But hey, this IS a fantasy film.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

The adorable Flounder is one of Ariel’s closest friends in 'The Little Mermaid.' He is always there for her. How does she repay him? By leaving him and everyone else behind for some cute dude she barely knows.