うなぎ
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- Crime
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.
The Eel is a 1997 Japanese drama film about a man who returns to civilian life after serving time for murdering his unfaithful wife. Upon his release, he opens a small barbershop and forms an unusual bond with an eel, his only confidant in a world he struggles to reconnect with.
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Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: South Korea
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Available to stream in South Korea— but not in United States.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in France
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
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BrazilTop cast
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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 MitsuishiDetective
Hiroyuki KonishiMedical Examiner
Trailer
『うなぎ』予告編｜ The Eel - Trailer HD
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The Eel — frequently asked
When was The Eel released?
The Eel premiered on May 12, 1997.
What is The Eel about?
The film follows a businessman who is imprisoned for killing his adulterous wife and, after his release, attempts to rebuild his life by opening a barbershop while communicating mainly through his relationship with an eel.
Is The Eel a real film or based on a true story?
The Eel is a fictional drama film, not based on actual events.
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