The Chaser (2008)
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The Chaser is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Chaser sits near the top of Korean films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 1,644 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 5m on it?
2h 5m of Korean crime with thriller threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 1,639 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
Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client, whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Na Hong-jin
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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