The Calamari Wrestler
2004, Japanese. Directed by Minoru Kawasaki.
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 30 July 2004
- Original title
- いかレスラー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
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How long is The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Calamari Wrestler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Calamari Wrestler on?
The Calamari Wrestler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 July 2004. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Calamari Wrestler?
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Who directed The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler (2004) was directed by Minoru Kawasaki and stars Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi.