Where to watch The Eel in United States
The Eel is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. Availability checked 25 October 2026.
About The Eel
The Eel is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Shōhei Imamura, starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu and Akira Emoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 135 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Eel in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Eel trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Koji Yakusho
Takuro Yamashita
Misa Shimizu
Keiko Hattori
Akira Emoto
Tamotsu Takasaki
Fujio Tokita
Jiro Nakajima
Mitsuko Baisho
Misako Nakajima
Show Aikawa
Yuji Nozawa
Ken Kobayashi
Masaki Saito
Sabu Kawahara
Seitaro Misato
Etsuko Ichihara
Fumie Hattori
Tomorowo Taguchi
Eiji Dojima
Chiho Terada
Emiko Yamashita
Sanshō Shinsui
Doctor
Koichi Ueda
Detective Keiji
Ken Mitsuishi
Detective
Hiroyuki Konishi
Medical Examiner
Shoichi Ozawa
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
Makoto Satō
Jukichi Takada
Shinsho Nakamaru
Emiko Yamashita's Boyfriend
Sei Hiraizumi
Prison Officer
Seiji Kurasaki
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Eel in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Eel on Criterion Channel.
Is The Eel on Netflix?+
The Eel is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Eel?+
The Eel has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who stars in The Eel?+
The Eel stars Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita and Mitsuko Baisho.
When did The Eel come out?+
The Eel is a 1997 movie directed by Shōhei Imamura.
What genre is The Eel?+
The Eel is Drama and Crime film.
Who directed The Eel?+
The Eel was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
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