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THRILLER . 2014 . 1h 49m . 5.1/10

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In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values. Abdi and his fellow pirates hit the high seas and capture a French oil tanker, demanding a hefty ransom. During the long, tedious wait for the cash to arrive, Abdi forges a tentative friendship with one of the hostages. When some of the pirates resort to violence, Abdi must make dramatic choices to determine his course.

Starring Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad, Abduwhali Faarah
5.1/10
Rating
1h 49m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values. Abdi and his fellow pirates hit the high seas and capture a French oil tanker, demanding a hefty ransom. During the long, tedious wait for the cash to arrive, Abdi forges a tentative friendship with one of the hostages. When some of the pirates resort to violence, Abdi must make dramatic choices to determine his course.

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Year context
Fishing Without Nets was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and ...
Fishing Without Nets is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

CAST (6)

AM
Abdikani Muktar
AS
Abdi Siad
Blacky
AF
Abduwhali Faarah
China Boy
Reda Kateb
Reda Kateb
Victor
II
Idil Ibrahim
Idil
Éric Godon
Éric Godon
Captain Charlie

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
KE, SO, United States
Rating
5.1/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Fishing Without Nets about?
In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values. Abdi and his fellow pirates hit the high seas and capture a French oil tanker, demanding a hefty ransom. During the long, tedious wait for the cash to arrive, Abdi forges a tentative friendship with one of the hostages. When some of the pirates resort to violence, Abdi must make dramatic choices to determine his course.
How long is Fishing Without Nets?
Fishing Without Nets has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Fishing Without Nets?
The cast of Fishing Without Nets includes Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad, Abduwhali Faarah, Reda Kateb, Idil Ibrahim.
What is the rating of Fishing Without Nets?
Fishing Without Nets has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Thriller
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