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The Eel at a glance
The Eel is a 1997 drama and crime film, running 1h 57m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on JustWatch TV Free.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-05-12
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 136 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
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
Koichi UedaDetective Keiji
Ken MitsuishiDetectiveQuestions about The Eel
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Eel in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Eel is listed on JustWatch TV Free. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Eel suitable for children?
The Eel is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Eel on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Eel about?
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.
How long is The Eel?
The Eel runs for 1h 57m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Eel trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play 『うなぎ』予告編｜ The Eel - Trailer HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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