Fisherman's Friends is a 2019 British comedy-drama film directed by Chris Foggin and written by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard, and Piers Ashworth. The film is based on the true story of a group of ten Cornish fishermen who were unexpectedly discovered by a group of record executives from Universal Records.
The film follows the story of Danny, a music executive from London, who travels to Port Isaac in Cornwall on a stag weekend with his colleagues. While there, he stumbles upon the local group of fishermen, who sing traditional sea shanties as they work. Danny is immediately taken with their music and decides to sign them to a recording contract. However, the farmers are skeptical about Danny's proposal, and initially refuse to sign any paperwork.
Despite their initial reluctance, Danny and the fishermen begin to work together on their debut album, featuring a collection of traditional sea shanties. As the album starts to gain popularity, tensions rise between Danny and the group's leader, Jim, who feels that Danny is trying to change their music to suit a larger audience. Along the way, Danny also finds himself falling for Jim's daughter, Alwyn, adding an extra layer of complexity to the narrative.
As the fishermen begin to gain national recognition and their fame spreads, they must confront their own personal fears and demons, while also navigating the politics and business of the music industry. Will they be able to achieve success without compromising their music or losing sight of who they are?
Overall, Fisherman's Friends is a heartwarming and entertaining film, based on a truly inspiring real-life story of perseverance and passion. It celebrates the importance of community, tradition, and following your dreams, while also beautifully showcasing the stunning landscapes and music of Cornwall.
