The Fable
2019, Japanese. Directed by Kan Eguchi.
The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fable
The Fable is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 June 2019
- Original title
- ザ・ファブル
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yusuke Watanabe
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What The Fable is based on
The Fable is based on The Fable, a 2014 manga series by Katsuhisa Minami.
Manga series · 2014
The Fable
By Katsuhisa Minami
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The Fable: quick answers
What comes after The Fable?
Next in the series: The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill (2021).
Is The Fable worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fable?
The Fable runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Fable have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fable. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fable parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fable yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fable on?
The Fable is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fable?
If you liked The Fable, try The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday, Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl.
Who directed The Fable?
The Fable (2019) was directed by Kan Eguchi and stars Junichi Okada, Fumino Kimura, Koichi Sato.
What is The Fable based on?
The Fable is based on The Fable, a 2014 manga series by Katsuhisa Minami.