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The Fable

  • 2019
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.3K
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Jun'ichi Okada in The Fable (2019)
Trained as a ruthless assassin since childhood, a mob hitman is ordered to become a normal law-abiding citizen.
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A man raised to be a killer has grown into an elite contract assassin known as Fable. After being given a one-year break from his work, he moves to Osaka and tries to live an ordinary life u... Read allA man raised to be a killer has grown into an elite contract assassin known as Fable. After being given a one-year break from his work, he moves to Osaka and tries to live an ordinary life under the name Akira Sato.A man raised to be a killer has grown into an elite contract assassin known as Fable. After being given a one-year break from his work, he moves to Osaka and tries to live an ordinary life under the name Akira Sato.

  • Director
    • Kan Eguchi
  • Writers
    • Katsuhisa Minami
    • Yûsuke Watanabe
  • Stars
    • Jun'ichi Okada
    • Fumino Kimura
    • Mizuki Yamamoto
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kan Eguchi
    • Writers
      • Katsuhisa Minami
      • Yûsuke Watanabe
    • Stars
      • Jun'ichi Okada
      • Fumino Kimura
      • Mizuki Yamamoto
    • 22User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Jun'ichi Okada
    Jun'ichi Okada
    • Akira Sato…
    Fumino Kimura
    • Yoko
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    Mizuki Yamamoto
    • Misaki
    Sôta Fukushi
    Sôta Fukushi
    • Contract Killer Fudo
    Yûya Yagira
    Yûya Yagira
    • Kojima
    Osamu Mukai
    Osamu Mukai
    • Sunagawa
    Kôichi Satô
    Kôichi Satô
    • Boss
    Zuimaro Awashima
    • Matsuzawa
    Ryan Drees
    Ryan Drees
    Shingo Fujimori
    • Yuki Kawai
    Janryu Fujiwara
    • Yakuza Member
    Yûki Itô
    Yûki Itô
    Toranosuke Katô
    Ryô Kimura
    • Kudo
    Ryôka Minamide
    • Akira Sato (young)
    Ken Mitsuishi
    • Hamada
    Ian Moore
    Moro Morooka
    Moro Morooka
    • Restaurant Manager
    • Director
      • Kan Eguchi
    • Writers
      • Katsuhisa Minami
      • Yûsuke Watanabe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews22

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    7roger-99-171599

    Cool and Smart action Film

    Deliciously funny, action packed flick with comments on what's considered relevant I'm social behavior. Sarcastic and very efficient!
    9naren-reviews

    Unexpected Entertainer!!!

    This was the second Japanese film I've watched after Rurouni Kenshin (series)... this one is a pure action/comedy entertainer. I was not expecting this out when I started this movie on Netflix.. Just enjoyed throughout. Simply storyline, but executed very well.
    7kupukupumu

    Great Entertainment

    This movie reminds me a lot of the comic City Hunter. Although, this movie is comical comedic, the actions are not. They are very well choreographed.

    Recommended for comedy and action fans.

    Now, I am going for the part two. Hope it is as good.
    7tmartis-72914

    Entertaining!

    It started quite strong but lost focus a bit afterwards. Its trying to be a comedy/action movie but on both elements there was more potential.

    But overall a fun movie to pass the time.
    9Stew_29

    Best thing i've seen on Netflix in a long time

    This movie was on my watchlist for some time before i actually had the courage to start watching it.

    Wasn't expecting much but the action scenes were amazing and the humour was just my thing.

    The main actor delivers a splendid job portraying an estranged hitman trying to fit in.

    Watched the sequel as well and I'll probably read the books now that i found out about this.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was part of the line-up at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Toronto, Canada in 2019.
    • Crazy credits
      There is a end credit scene at the restaurant with Sato and Misaki, with Sato devouring a whole chicken wing, including the bones.
    • Connections
      Followed by The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Born This Way
      Written by Lady Gaga
      Performed by Lady Gaga
      Under License from Universal Music Japan

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2019 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 殺手寓言
    • Production companies
      • Aeon Entertainment
      • Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV)
      • Fukuoka Broadcasting System (FBS)
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,183,043
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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