Fish Out of Water (1993) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Fish Out of Water (1993) — The early 1990s: 300,000 Danes are out of work. Viggo, a machinist with two grown
Fish Out of Water (1993) Storyline
The early 1990s: 300,000 Danes are out of work. Viggo, a machinist with two grown children, is silent about feelings, scared he'll lose his job, loud about the value of trade unionism, interested in his pet fish, and argumentative at dinner. His wife Oda puts up with his moods and works on family genealogy. When Viggo is laid off, he becomes a fish out of water, hardly looking for work, starting a garden, and taking up with Karen, a polished but unhappy widow. He lies to his wife about a union training and goes to Mallorca with Karen. When she stops the affair, Viggo ends up in a psychiatric ward and must figure out what's really important in his life and in his character
Full Cast & Crew
- Erik Clausen as Viggo
- Helle Ryslinge as Oda
- Leif Sylvester as Iversen
- Anne Marie Helger as Karen
- Bjarne Liller as Snedker
- Torben Zeller as Carlsen
- Lene Brøndum as Fru Sørensen
- Kjeld Løfting as Falsk Læge
- Claus Bue as Direktør
- Lars Lippert as Claus
- Gitte Rugaard as Lone
- Thomas Hedemann as Lars
- Peter Rygaard as Ulric
- Pauli Ryberg as Sindballe
- Povl Carstensen as Værkfører
Why Watch Fish Out of Water?
The Vibe: Fish Out of Water is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1993. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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