Snakes and Earrings
While alone in a nightclub, straight-laced Lui meets sensitive but troubled punk kid Ama. Mesmerized by his split tongue, she becomes obsessed with body modification and soon wants the same treatment. After Ama's heavily-tattooed friend Shiba pierces her tongue, Lui finds herself inexorably drawn to both men – and to her growing list of desires, she now adds a tattoo.
Where to watch Snakes and Earrings in United States
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Where is Snakes and Earrings streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
About Snakes and Earrings
Snakes and Earrings is a 2008 Japanese-language romance, thriller and crime film directed by Yukio Ninagawa. The cast is led by Yuriko Yoshitaka, Kengo Kora, Arata Iura. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Snakes and Earrings was produced by Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, and Studio3 and made in Japan. It was released on September 20, 2008.
- Director
- Yukio Ninagawa
- Writers
- Yukio Ninagawa, Takuya Miyawaki
- Release date
- September 20, 2008
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, Studio3
Snakes and Earrings cast & crew
Snakes and Earrings was directed by Yukio Ninagawa and written by Yukio Ninagawa and Takuya Miyawaki.
The cast features Yuriko Yoshitaka as Lui, Kengo Kora as Ama, Arata Iura as Shiba, Yû Abiru as Maki, Sonim as Yuri, and Ennosuke Ichikawa as Kamejirô Ichikawa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masamichi Shigeno, cinematography is by Osamu Fujiishi, and it was produced by Yasuhide Uno and Yasuhiro Hasegawa.
Is Snakes and Earrings worth watching?
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, thriller, and crime, Snakes and Earrings is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Snakes and Earrings
Yuriko Yoshitaka
Lui
Kengo Kora
Ama
Arata Iura
Shiba
Yû Abiru
Maki
Sonim
Yuri
Yuko Imai
Shūto Ayabe
Hidekazu Ichinose
Masafumi Senô
Ennosuke Ichikawa
Kamejirô Ichikawa
Rakkyo Ide
Shun Oguri
Yoshida Mitsuhiro
Snakes and Earrings — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Snakes and Earrings in United States?
Snakes and Earrings is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Snakes and Earrings on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Snakes and Earrings is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Snakes and Earrings in?
Snakes and Earrings is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Snakes and Earrings?
Snakes and Earrings runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
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