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Catfish Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Don't let anyone tell you what it is.

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Last modified: Dec. 3, 2010

Catfish

Release Date: Friday, September 17, 2010 Limited

An unexpected odyssey unfolds after a filmmaker's brother begins receiving unusually advanced paintings from a supposedly eight-year-old girl.

Director: Henry Joost Ariel Schulman

PG-13 Thriller 1 hr, 34 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel’s brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives.
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Who stars in Catfish – Cast List

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Who is making Catfish – Crew List

A look at Catfish behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Henry Joost last helmed Secret Headquarters and Project Power .

Screenwriters
Producers
Andrew Jarecki
Henry Joost
Marc Smerling
Production Company
Relativity Studios

Production – What we know about the Catfish

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Parent Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sexual references
Runtime
1 hr, 34 m
Tagline
Don't let anyone tell you what it is.
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Language
English
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Catfish Release Date: When was the film released?

Catfish was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 17 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 12 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Alpha and Omega, The Town and Easy A. As a limited release, Catfish was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for some sexual references

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