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THE EEL
Explore The Eel (1997), a drama and crime movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
19971h 57m6.9 TMDb
Directed by Shōhei Imamura
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Condensed premise
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.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense6.1
Emotion6.7
Complexity6.3
Humor5
Realism7.7
Action5
Darkness6.1
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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