The Berlin File (2013)
Audiences like it more than critics.
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The Berlin File is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
What the audience says
The Berlin File is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 232 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 120 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Korean action, leaning thriller, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 232 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
When an illicit arms deal goes bad, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong finds himself targeted not just by the South Koreans but also his own bosses.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ryoo Seung-wan
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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