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The Eel
Featured Movie ⭐ 6.9 TMDb

The Eel

1997 1h 57m Drama / Crime
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About the Film

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.

The Watchlist Wizard Verdict

The Vibe: The Eel is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and crime movie from 1997. Directed by Shōhei Imamura, and starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison.

Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, The Eel retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.

Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with crime elements, The Eel deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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Production Specs

Status Released
Released 1997-05-12
Runtime 1h 57m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language JA

Top Billed Cast

Koji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho Takuro Yamashita
Misa Shimizu
Misa Shimizu Keiko Hattori
Akira Emoto
Akira Emoto Tamotsu Takasaki
Fujio Tokita
Fujio Tokita Jiro Nakajima
Mitsuko Baisho
Mitsuko Baisho Misako Nakajima
Show Aikawa
Show Aikawa Yuji Nozawa

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The Eel
Featured Movie ⭐ 6.9 TMDb

The Eel

1997 1h 57m Drama / Crime
🛡️
Expert-Verified Guide

Live streaming data synchronized with TMDB & Watchmode for 100% accuracy.

About the Film

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.

The Watchlist Wizard Verdict

The Vibe: The Eel is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and crime movie from 1997. Directed by Shōhei Imamura, and starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison.

Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, The Eel retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.

Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with crime elements, The Eel deserves a spot on your watchlist.

📺
Special Offer
For Students & 18-24s

6-Month Trial for $0

Enjoy full Prime benefits including Prime Video, fast free delivery, and Grubhub+ at half price after trial.

🚚 Free Delivery
🍔 $0 Food Fees
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Production Specs

Status Released
Released 1997-05-12
Runtime 1h 57m
Budget N/A
Revenue N/A
Language JA

Top Billed Cast

Koji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho Takuro Yamashita
Misa Shimizu
Misa Shimizu Keiko Hattori
Akira Emoto
Akira Emoto Tamotsu Takasaki
Fujio Tokita
Fujio Tokita Jiro Nakajima
Mitsuko Baisho
Mitsuko Baisho Misako Nakajima
Show Aikawa
Show Aikawa Yuji Nozawa

Actors Also In

Trending This Week

© 2026 WATCHLIST WIZARD • DATA SYNCED VIA TMDB & WATCHMODE

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