The Monk and the Fish
1994, French. Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit.
A plump and exuberant monk goes fishing, and a playful fish eludes him. First the monk uses a rod and reel, then a net; over and over, he ends up fish-less and wet. Sleepless, he tries luring the fish at night with a bank of candles. He tries a bow and arrow. The tireless and insouciant fish leads the monk through a viaduct, over irrigated steppes, across cisterns, down canals.
- Runtime
- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 1 October 1994
- Original title
- Le Moine et le Poisson
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Michael Dudok de Wit
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The Monk and the Fish: quick answers
Is The Monk and the Fish worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Monk and the Fish?
The Monk and the Fish runs 6 minutes (0h 6m).
Does The Monk and the Fish have a post-credits scene?
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The Monk and the Fish parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Monk and the Fish on?
The Monk and the Fish isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monk and the Fish?
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Who directed The Monk and the Fish?
The Monk and the Fish (1994) was directed by Michael Dudok de Wit.