The Fable
The 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.
Where to watch The Fable in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Fable there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Fable streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Fable
The Fable is a 2019 Japanese-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Kan Eguchi. The cast is led by Junichi Okada, Fumino Kimura, Koichi Sato. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Fable was produced by Shochiku, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and J Storm and made in Japan. It was released on June 21, 2019, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Kan Eguchi
- Writers
- Yusuke Watanabe
- Release date
- June 21, 2019
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku, Nippon Television Network Corporation, J Storm
The Fable cast & crew
The Fable was directed by Kan Eguchi and written by Yusuke Watanabe.
The cast features Junichi Okada as Akira Sato / Fable, Fumino Kimura as Yoko, Koichi Sato as Boss, Mizuki Yamamoto as Misaki, Ken Yasuda as Ebihara, and Yuya Yagira as Kojima.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Shigeaki Yoshida and Mitsuru Sato.
Is The Fable worth watching?
The Fable holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, The Fable is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fable
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Cast of The Fable
Junichi Okada
Akira Sato / Fable
Fumino Kimura
Yoko
Koichi Sato
Boss
Mizuki Yamamoto
Misaki
Ken Yasuda
Ebihara
Yuya Yagira
Kojima
Osamu Mukai
Sunagawa
Sota Fukushi
Fudo
Ryo Kimura
Kudo
Kai Inowaki
Kuro
Jiro Sato
Takoda
Miyagawa Daisuke
Jackal Tomioka
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The Fable — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fable in United States?
The Fable is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Fable on Netflix?
Yes — The Fable is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Fable in?
The Fable is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fable?
The Fable runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Fable rated?
The Fable is rated 15. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 86 ratings.
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