Where to watch
Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries
The Eel isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in South Korea, Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Shōhei Imamura
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
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The Eel — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Eel?
The Eel isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Spain and South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is The Eel on Netflix?
No, The Eel is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.
Is The Eel on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Eel isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.
Where can I watch The Eel for free?
The Eel isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
What is the OTT release date for The Eel?
The Eel hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 30, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.