
Free and Easy 8
1996, Japanese. Directed by Tomio Kuriyama.
When Su-san invites his late friend's daughter to come along on a fishing trip, she falls in love with Hama-chan's fishing protégé.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1996
- Original title
- 釣りバカ日誌8
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Toshio Sekine
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Watch before Free and Easy 8
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

Free and Easy
1988 · 7.5/10
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Free and Easy 2
1989 · 8.7/10
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Free and Easy 3
1990 · 8.0/10
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Free and Easy 4
1991 · 8.3/10
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Free and Easy 5
1992 · 7.9/10
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Free and Easy 6
1993 · 7.7/10
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Free and Easy Special
1994 · 7.3/10
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Free and Easy 7
1994 · 7.3/10
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After Free and Easy 8
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Free and Easy 9
1997 · 7.5/10
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Free and Easy 10
1998 · 7.0/10
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Free and Easy: Samurai Edition
1998 · 7.2/10
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Free and Easy 11
2000 · 7.2/10
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Free and Easy 12: Big Holiday Bonus Project
2001 · 7.2/10
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Free and Easy 13
2002 · 7.3/10
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Free and Easy 8: quick answers
What should I watch before Free and Easy 8?
Watch Free and Easy 5 (1992), Free and Easy 6 (1993), Free and Easy Special (1994), and Free and Easy 7 (1994) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Free and Easy 8?
Next in the series: Free and Easy 9 (1997), Free and Easy 10 (1998), and Free and Easy: Samurai Edition (1998).
Is Free and Easy 8 worth watching?
Free and Easy 8 doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Free and Easy 8?
Free and Easy 8 runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Free and Easy 8 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Free and Easy 8. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Free and Easy 8 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Free and Easy 8 yet.
Which OTT platform is Free and Easy 8 on?
Free and Easy 8 isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 1996. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Free and Easy 8?
If you liked Free and Easy 8, try Leviathan, Ponyo, Man's Favorite Sport?.
Who directed Free and Easy 8?
Free and Easy 8 (1996) was directed by Tomio Kuriyama and stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Rentaro Mikuni, Miyoko Asada.