Carter (2022)
Carter is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
Carter sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It carries a 6.0/10 on TMDB across 443 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 132 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 12m on it?
2h 12m of Korean action with thriller threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.0/10 across 443 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has already devastated US and North Korea. He who has no recollections of his past finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth. A voice in his ears gives him orders to avoid getting killed and he's thrown into a mysterious operation while the CIA and North Korean coup chase him close.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 12m |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jung Byung-gil
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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