---
title: "Cold Fish"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-fish-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 68341
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 146
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Cold Fish (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-fish-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cold Fish is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Crime, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Nikkatsu Corporation, Stairway, Sushi Typhoon. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fish shop owner discovers a dark secret behind a seemingly kind neighbor."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric blend of drama and horror
- Tense exploration of hidden malice

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing may test patience
- Violent themes may be unsettling
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense horror and crime elements, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-fish-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sion Sono
- **Networks / Studios**: Nikkatsu Corporation, Stairway, Sushi Typhoon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mitsuru Fukikoshi** as *Nobuyuki Shamoto*
- **Denden** as *Yukio Murata*
- **Asuka Kurosawa** as *Aiko Murata*
- **Megumi Kagurazaka** as *Taeko Shamoto*
- **Hikari Kajiwara** as *Mitsuko Shamoto*
- **Tetsu Watanabe** as *Takayasu TsuTsui*
- **Tarō Suwa** as *Akio Yoshida*
- **Jyonmyon Pe** as *Hiroshi Okubo*
- **Masahiko Sakata** as *Susumu Kawajiri*
- **Natsumi Seto** as *Yuko Sawada*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Cold Fish?
It follows fish shop owner Shamoto whose teenage daughter’s theft leads him to a seemingly generous neighbor, Murata, whose friendly demeanor hides something sinister.

### Q: When was Cold Fish released in the United States?
The film was released in the United States on July 6, 2011.

### Q: How long is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Cold Fish belong to?
It is classified as drama, thriller, crime, and horror.

### Q: Is Cold Fish appropriate for all audiences?
The film includes intense horror and crime content, so it may not be suitable for younger or sensitive viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cold Fish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/68341)
- [Cold Fish (2001) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/490508-cold-fish/prehled/)
- [Cold Fish (2001)](https://www.sms.cz/film/cold-fish)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*