I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) in the UK

I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arrested by the Prefectural Police as a war criminal and sued for murder.

  • Film
  • 1959
  • 113 min
  • ★ 10.0/10 TMDB

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Cast & crew

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DirectorShinobu Hashimoto
WriterShinobu Hashimoto

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