The Fish Child
2009, Spanish. Directed by Lucía Puenzo.
A desperate love story between two young girls of extremely different social backgrounds who, unable to find a place for their love in the world they live in, are pushed to commit a crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Snoozefest
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5.7/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 April 2009
- Original title
- El niño pez
- Country
- Argentina, France, Spain
- Written by
- Lucía Puenzo
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The Fish Child: quick answers
Is The Fish Child worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fish Child?
The Fish Child runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Fish Child have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fish Child. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fish Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fish Child yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fish Child on?
The Fish Child isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fish Child?
If you liked The Fish Child, try Asylum, Live Flesh, Unfaithful.
Who directed The Fish Child?
The Fish Child (2009) was directed by Lucía Puenzo and stars Inés Efrón, Mariela Vitale, Pep Munné.