Memories of Murder (2003)
Memories of Murder is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
The verdict
Memories of Murder ranks near the top of the current Korean film crop. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 4,814 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 131 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of Korean crime with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 4,814 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bong Joon Ho
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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