Snakes and Earrings
2008, Japanese. Directed by Yukio Ninagawa.
While alone in a nightclub, straight-laced Lui meets sensitive but troubled punk kid Ama. Mesmerized by his split tongue, she becomes obsessed with body modification and soon wants the same treatment. After Ama's heavily-tattooed friend Shiba pierces her tongue, Lui finds herself inexorably drawn to both men – and to her growing list of desires, she now adds a tattoo.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Snakes and Earrings
Snakes and Earrings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2008
- Original title
- 蛇にピアス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yukio Ninagawa, Takuya Miyawaki
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What Snakes and Earrings is based on
Snakes and Earrings is based on Snakes and Earrings, a 2003 novel by Hitomi Kanehara, published by Shueisha.
Novel · 2003
Snakes and Earrings
By Hitomi Kanehara
Published by Shueisha
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Snakes and Earrings: quick answers
Is Snakes and Earrings worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Snakes and Earrings?
Snakes and Earrings runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Snakes and Earrings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Snakes and Earrings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Snakes and Earrings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Snakes and Earrings yet.
Which OTT platform is Snakes and Earrings on?
Snakes and Earrings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Snakes and Earrings?
If you liked Snakes and Earrings, try Wild at Heart, The Number 23, Body Brokers.
Who directed Snakes and Earrings?
Snakes and Earrings (2008) was directed by Yukio Ninagawa and stars Yuriko Yoshitaka, Kengo Kora, Arata Iura.
What is Snakes and Earrings based on?
Snakes and Earrings is based on Snakes and Earrings, a 2003 novel by Hitomi Kanehara, published by Shueisha.