---
title: "I'm Reed Fish"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-m-reed-fish-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41044
imdb_id: "tt0464061"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 81
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# I'm Reed Fish (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-m-reed-fish-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

I'm Reed Fish is a 2007 American romantic comedy and drama film directed by Zackary Adler, based on a story by Reed Fish. The movie features a cast starring Jay Baruchel, Alexis Bledel, and Victor Rasuk, and follows the character Reed Fish as his calculated life in a small town turns into chaos.

The film was first released at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 25, 2006, before its theatrical release on June 1, 2007, and its DVD release on September 4, 2007. It explores themes of romantic and town-wide conflict initiated by the return of an old high school crush right on the eve of a marriage to the small town's sweetheart.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An old high school crush returns, causing a simple hometown life to unravel."

### Why Watch
- Features a cast including Jay Baruchel, Alexis Bledel, and Victor Rasuk.
- Combines comedy, drama, and romance elements across a 1 hour and 33 minute runtime.
- Explores the chaos that unfolds when an old high school crush returns before a marriage.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It holds a 52 percent Tomatometer score and a 41 percent Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedy, romance, and drama elements with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #small-town-romance, #romantic-comedy, #drunken-incident, #high-school-crush, #fiancée-conflict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zackary Adler
- **Networks / Studios**: Squared Foot Productions, ContentFilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jay Baruchel** as *Reed Fish*
- **Alexis Bledel** as *Kate*
- **Victor Rasuk** as *Frank Cortez*
- **Schuyler Fisk** as *Jill*
- **A.J. Cook** as *Theresa*
- **Katey Sagal** as *Maureen*
- **Shiri Appleby** as *Jill Cavanaugh*
- **Chris Parnell** as *Ralph*
- **Valerie Azlynn** as *Kate Peterson*
- **DJ Qualls** as *Andrew*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream I'm Reed Fish?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is I'm Reed Fish worth watching?
It holds a 52 percent Tomatometer score and a 41 percent Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating mixed viewer and critic receptions.

### Q: What is the binge duration for I'm Reed Fish?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of I'm Reed Fish?
I'm Reed Fish is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I'm Reed Fish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41044)

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