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title: "A Cool Fish"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-cool-fish-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 554205
imdb_id: "tt9282616"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 102
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Cool Fish (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-cool-fish-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: A Cool Fish
Year: 2018
Release Date: 11/16/2018 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, and Crime
Runtime: 1h 48m
Director: Rao Xiaozhi
Plot: Two criminals hide in the apartment of a quadriplegic woman after a failed robbery attempt. Her brother, a disgraced officer, exploits the situation to return to the police force.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        A Cool Fish is a 2018 film directed by Rao Xiaozhi. It is categorized as a comedy, thriller, and crime movie. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. It was released in the United States on November 16, 2018. The story follows two criminals who hide in the apartment of a quadriplegic woman following a failed robbery attempt. The woman's brother is a disgraced officer who

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp | Tubi TV, AsianCrush, Plex, Rakuten Viki | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rao Xiaozhi
- **Networks / Studios**: Zhengfu Pictures, Beijing Culture 北京京西文化

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chen Jianbin** as *Ma Xianyong*
- **Ren Suxi** as *Ma Jiaqi*
- **Zhang Yu** as *Hu Guangsheng*
- **Wang Yanhui** as *Gao Ming*
- **Jiu Kong** as *Wang Shuncai*
- **Pan Binlong** as *Li haigen*
- **Ma Yinyin** as *Zhao Hongxia*
- **Cheng Yi** as *Liu Wenhong*
- **Deng Enxi** as *Ma Yiyi*
- **Shi Ce**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Cool Fish online?
A Cool Fish is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Cool Fish worth watching?
A Cool Fish holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 102 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Cool Fish and when was it released?
A Cool Fish is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Cool Fish?
A Cool Fish was directed by Rao Xiaozhi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Cool Fish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/554205)
- [A Cool Fish (2018) directed by Rao Xiaozhi • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/film/a-cool-fish/)

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