The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) — A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who sear...
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) Storyline
A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus. He does a favor for a friend and finds himself doing a voice track for a porno movie with Natasha Richardson. Hoskins finds his model for Jesus in Jeff Goldblum and a romantic triangle begins in which Goldblum finds adoring crowds believing him to be Jesus and then begins to believe it himself.
Full Cast & Crew
- Bob Hoskins as Louis Aubinard
- Jeff Goldblum as Pianist
- Natasha Richardson as Sybil
- Michel Blanc as Norbert
- Jacques Villeret as Lingerie Man
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Zalman
- Angela Pleasence as Louis' Sister
- Carlos Kloster as The Archbishop
- Claudine Mavros as Mother Superior
- Artus de Penguern as Saint Francis
- Martine Ferrière as Mother of Lingerie Man
- Sacha Vikouloff as The Violinist
- Beth McFadden as Birthday Party Girl
- Samuel Chaimovitch as Grandfather
- Jean-Claude Deret as Grandfather
Why Watch The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish?
The Vibe: The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and romance movie from 1991. Directed by Ben Lewin, and starring Bob Hoskins, Jeff Goldblum, Natasha Richardson A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 29m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with romance elements, The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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