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The Fisherman

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The Fisherman is a heartwarming comedy about Atta Oko, a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a sarcastic talking fish, leading him on an adventure to Accra. Joined by his three quirky "Associates," they pursue their dream of owning a boat. Filled with laughter, magic, and the vibrant culture of Ghana, The Fisherman is a delightful tale of family, dreams, and the enduring spirit of a true fisherman.
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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Sep 30, 2026
4/5
Enchanting, charming, funny, sweet, and filled with an infectious sense of joy...THE FISHERMAN makes that journey with an abundance of humor, humanity and visual beauty, but above all, it leaves you with joy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Zoey Martinson

Director

Kiki-Romi

Emmanuel

Abdulazeem Dulo Harris

Koobi

Adwoa Akoto

Naa Oko Sackey

Andrew Adote

Poker King

Ricky Adelayitar

Atta Oko Sackey
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Synopsis The Fisherman is a heartwarming comedy about Atta Oko, a retired traditional fisherman from Ghana. His life takes a whimsical turn when he is forced into retirement and partnered with a sarcastic talking fish, leading him on an adventure to Accra. Joined by his three quirky "Associates," they pursue their dream of owning a boat. Filled with laughter, magic, and the vibrant culture of Ghana, The Fisherman is a delightful tale of family, dreams, and the enduring spirit of a true fisherman.
Director
Zoey Martinson
Producer
Korey Jackson, Yvonne Orji, Kofi Owusu-Afriyie
Screenwriter
Zoey Martinson
Distributor
Eammon Films
Production Co
Luu Vision Media
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 48m
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