---
title: "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/salmon-fishing-in-the-yemen-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81025
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/salmon-fishing-in-the-yemen-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fisheries expert tackles a sheik’s desert fly‑fishing dream."

### Why Watch
- Blend of drama, romance, and comedy
- Unique premise of desert fly‑fishing
- PG‑13 rating for broad accessibility

### Caveats & Content Note
- The whimsical plot may not satisfy viewers seeking serious drama
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 film features mild romantic and comedic content suitable for older children and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: whimsical, romantic, lighthearted, dramedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/salmon-fishing-in-the-yemen-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lasse Hallström
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Film, Lionsgate UK, UK Film Council

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ewan McGregor** as *Dr. Alfred Jones*
- **Emily Blunt** as *Harriet Chetwode-Talbot*
- **Kristin Scott Thomas** as *Patricia Maxwell*
- **Rachael Stirling** as *Mary Jones*
- **Amr Waked** as *Sheikh Muhammad*
- **Catherine Steadman** as *Ashley*
- **Tom Mison** as *Capt. Robert Mayers*
- **Tom Beard** as *Peter Maxwell*
- **Jill Baker** as *Betty*
- **Conleth Hill** as *Bernard Sugden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main premise of the film?
A fisheries expert is approached to help a sheik realize a vision of fly‑fishing in the desert.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as drama, romance, and comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for teenagers?
It carries a PG‑13 rating, indicating suitability for teens with parental guidance.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 9, 2012.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Salmon Fishing in the Yemen — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81025)
- [Lov lososů v Jemenu [Salmon Fishing in the Yemen] (2012…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/315389-lov-lososu-v-jemenu/tvurci)
- [Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Film Tie-In. Lachsfischen im Jemen…](https://knihobot.cz/g/482328)

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