Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance stood out as one of the better-rated Korean films of its release window. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 1,783 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 129 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of Korean action with a drama streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 1,783 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| 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 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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