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The Fable

2019Movie2 h 3 min

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The Fable is a legendary yakuza hitman equal to none—but his boss orders him and his sultry associate to lay low and learn how to live a "normal life" in Osaka.

Feels like

  • Yakuza Action Comedy
  • Hitman Undercover
  • Osaka Setting
  • Quirky Characters
  • Fast-Paced
  • Crime Thriller
  • Contemporary Japanese Cinema
  • Action-Packed

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kan Eguchi
Written by
Yusuke Watanabe
Produced by
Shigeaki Yoshida, Mitsuru Sato, Naoto Fujimura
Music by
Hideoki Mogi, Norihito Sorimachi, Masaya Kitada

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Facts

June 21, 2019 · 2 h 3 min · Violence

Released
June 21, 2019
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fable?"

Questions about The Fable

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fable?

Netflix

In the United States, The Fable streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Fable worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.6).

Will The Fable make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Is The Fable in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.