The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Lindsey Haskin
- Network
- SkyhoundMedia, Inc
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery?
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery is a documentary film released on January 31, 2025. Set in the early twentieth century, the film explores a mysterious ecological crisis that nearly wiped out the fish that most people cared about in the largest freshwater ecosystem on earth, the Great Lakes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- SkyhoundMedia, Inc
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- SkyhoundMedia, Inc
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Overview
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery is a documentary film released on January 31, 2025. Set in the early twentieth century, the film explores a mysterious ecological crisis that nearly wiped out the fish that most people cared about in the largest freshwater ecosystem on earth, the Great Lakes. The impact reverberated across the region, ruining local industries, damaging small town economies and indigenous communities, and destroying the livelihoods of people in both the United States and Canada. With little reason for hope, a dedicated group of scientists, policymakers, and conservationists tackled the mystery. The documentary has a runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes and is rated NR.
Should you watch it?
“An ecological mystery threatens the survival of the Great Lakes in this historical documentary.”
- Features a narrative focused on the ecological history of the Great Lakes.
- Includes appearances by J.K. Simmons, Stephen H. LaHaie, and Kent LaCombe.
- Explores the intersection of scientific research and economic survival.
- The documentary format may not appeal to viewers seeking fictionalized drama.
Watch it if you are interested in the historical preservation and ecological challenges of the Great Lakes.
This documentary maintains a serious, informative tone and runs for ninety-one minutes.
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Where can I stream The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery?
The film is currently listed as available to watch, though specific streaming platforms may vary by region.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in environmental history and the specific ecological challenges faced by the Great Lakes region.
How long is the film?
The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-one minutes.
Does this film have multiple episodes?
No, this is a standalone documentary film rather than a series.
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