Cold Fish (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.9

Cold Fish poster

Released in 2010, Cold Fish is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Sion Sono, running about 144 minutes. “He'll make you pick up the pieces.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shamoto runs a small tropical fish shop. When his daughter Mitsuko is caught shoplifting at a grocery store a man named Murata steps in to settle things between the girl and the store manager. Murata also runs a tropical fish shop and he and Shamoto soon become friendly. However Murata hides many dark secrets behind his friendly face.

Who’s in it. Cold Fish stars Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Nobuyuki Shamoto, Denden as Yukio Murata, Asuka Kurosawa as Aiko Murata and Megumi Kagurazaka as Taeko Shamoto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cold Fish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Fish page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cold Fish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cold Fish (2010)?
In US, Cold Fish is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cold Fish worth watching?
Cold Fish holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cold Fish?
Cold Fish stars Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Denden, Asuka Kurosawa, Megumi Kagurazaka and Hikari Kajiwara.
When was Cold Fish released?
Cold Fish was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.