

TV series
The Fishermen
1977, Danish, on DR1.
A mini series based upon the book by Hans Kirk. A classic television drama and a delightful series about life in a remote community on the west coast in a bygone era. A group of fishermen and their families move across the fjord and settle in a small community. Here they thrive and become more and more established, setting the standard for how life should be lived. But not everyone in the families wants to live in this community and tries to break out.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 20 March 1977
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Avi SagildTea Røn · 6 ep
- Jørgen TeytaudJens Røn · 6 ep
- Anne Wedege-MathiasenTabita Røn · 6 ep
- Claus NissenAnton Knopper · 6 ep
- Henry JessenThomas Jensen · 6 ep
- Kirsten SøbergAlma Jensen · 6 ep
- Arne SkovhusLars Bundgaard · 6 ep
- Laila AnderssonMalene Bundgaard · 6 ep
- Lone RodeMariane Vrist · 6 ep
- Hanne JørnaKathrine · 6 ep
- Preben Lerdorff RyeTeacher Aaby · 6 ep
- Bent BørgesenPoul Vrist · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 February 1977
- Last aired
- 20 March 1977
- Network
- DR1
- Original title
- Fiskerne
- Language
- Danish
- Country
- Denmark
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Fishermen is based on
The Fishermen is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Fishermen: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Fishermen are there?
The Fishermen has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Fishermen finished?
Yes. The Fishermen ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Fishermen on?
The Fishermen isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Fishermen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Fishermen?
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What is The Fishermen based on?
The Fishermen is adapted from a novel.
