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The Eel (1997): movie guide
The Eel (1997) is a Drama, Crime running about 117 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 136 votes. Notable cast includes Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-05-12
- Runtime: 117 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-05-12
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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.
Cast highlights
The Eel features Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho, Show Aikawa. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-05-12. Runtime: 117 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (136 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Eel?
- The Eel is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Eel?
- The Eel runs about 117 minutes.
- Who stars in The Eel?
- Cast highlights include Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho, Show Aikawa.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Eel?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Eel?
- Open the The Eel page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
