Drowning Fish (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Drowning Fish is an action and drama film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When corporate executives are blackmailed into public displays of nudity on the busy streets of Shinjuku, the big guns are called out to locate "Oboreru Sakana". The "big guns" are a misfit duo of ethically questionable characters who must infiltrate a gay nightclub and "fit in" while they search for clues. What ensues is both hilarious and action-packed. Oboreru Sakana is a rather ambitious and often hilarious contemporary crime thriller. Its narrative swings from the grisly to the humorous and pulls in as many pop culture elements as it can manage.
Who’s in it. Drowning Fish stars Kippei Shiina as Katsuhiko Shirosu, Yosuke Kubozuka as Munetaka Akiyoshi, Yukie Nakama as Maki Aikawa and Nobuyuki Katsube as Shibusawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Drowning Fish has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drowning Fish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drowning Fish 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 Drowning Fish (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drowning Fish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drowning Fish worth watching?
- Drowning Fish holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drowning Fish?
- Drowning Fish stars Kippei Shiina, Yosuke Kubozuka, Yukie Nakama, Nobuyuki Katsube and Hiroki Narimiya.
- When was Drowning Fish released?
- Drowning Fish was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.