The Spy Gone North (2018)
The Spy Gone North is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
The verdict
The Spy Gone North earns its keep as a steady Korean film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 225 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 138 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 18m on it?
2h 18m of Korean drama, leaning history, not one for younger kids. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 225 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yoon Jong-bin
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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