The Eel
1997, Japanese. Directed by Shōhei Imamura.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Shōhei ImamuraDirector
- Koji YakushoTakuro Yamashita
- Misa ShimizuKeiko Hattori
- Akira EmotoTamotsu Takasaki
- Fujio TokitaJiro Nakajima
- Mitsuko BaishoMisako Nakajima
- Show AikawaYuji Nozawa
- Ken KobayashiMasaki Saito
- Sabu KawaharaSeitaro Misato
- Etsuko IchiharaFumie Hattori
- Tomorowo TaguchiEiji Dojima
- Chiho TeradaEmiko Yamashita
- Sanshō ShinsuiDoctor
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1997
- Original title
- うなぎ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shōhei Imamura, Motofumi Tomikawa, Daisuke Tengan
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The Eel: quick answers
Is The Eel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Eel?
The Eel runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Eel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Eel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Eel suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Eel yet.
Where can I watch The Eel?
The Eel is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like The Eel?
If you liked The Eel, try Gate of Flesh, Dodes'ka-den, Intentions of Murder.
Who directed The Eel?
The Eel (1997) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto.