Oldboy (2003)
Oldboy is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Oldboy has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean films never see. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 10,208 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Korean thriller, leaning mystery. With 10,208 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.2/10 that holds up over 10,208 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to relax rather than be wound up
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Thriller / Mystery |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Park Chan-wook
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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