The Childe (2023)
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The Childe is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Childe is a dependable Korean film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 203 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of Korean action with thriller threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 203 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Han, a Filipino-Korean boxer hits the final punch against his opponent at an illegal game and returns home with a few dollars to pay for his mother's surgery.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Park Hoon-jung
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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