The Killer (2022)
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The Killer is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Killer is one of the better-rated Korean films out there. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 438 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 95 minutes on it?
95 minutes of Korean action with crime threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 438 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and dangerous trafficking gang.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 35m — short |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Choi Jae-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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