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Japanese · Drama, Crime

The Eel

うなぎ

Movie · 1997 · 1h 57m★ 6.9 IMDb

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About The Eel

The Eel is a 1997 Japanese drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura. It runs 117 minutes. The cast is led by Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu and Akira Emoto. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.9.

A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.

Director
Shōhei Imamura

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Where can I watch The Eel?
The Eel is not currently streaming in India. It is available on Criterion Channel in other regions.
Is The Eel available on OTT in India?
No. The Eel is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.
Is The Eel on Netflix?
No. The Eel is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Eel on JioHotstar?
No. The Eel is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Eel on Prime Video?
No. The Eel is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Can I watch The Eel online for free?
The Eel is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.
When did The Eel release?
The Eel released on 12 May 1997.

Details

Studios
Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions
Runtime
1h 57m
Status
Released
Language
Japanese
Release date
May 12, 1997
Country
Japan
Production
Eisei Gekijo, Groove Corporation, Imamura Productions, Shochiku
IMDb ID
tt0120408
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