The Fable (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, The Fable is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Kan Eguchi, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fable stars Junichi Okada as Akira Sato (Fable), Fumino Kimura as Yoko, Koichi Sato as Boss and Mizuki Yamamoto as Misaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Fable has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fable page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fable tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fable (2019)?
- In US, The Fable is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fable worth watching?
- The Fable holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fable?
- The Fable stars Junichi Okada, Fumino Kimura, Koichi Sato, Mizuki Yamamoto and Ken Yasuda.
- When was The Fable released?
- The Fable was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.