Good News (2025)
Korean · Thriller / Comedy · 136 min · R-16
★ 7 Early — still settling 101 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released Sep 5, 2025
Page updated Sep 24, 2026
Good News is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
Good News is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 101 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 136 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 16m on it?
2h 16m of Korean thriller with a comedy streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 101 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
When hijackers seize a Japanese flight and demand to fly to Pyongyang, a mysterious mastermind hatches a zany scheme to reroute the plane to Seoul.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 16m |
| Watch with family? | R-16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Thriller / Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Byun Sung-hyun
Cast

Sul Kyung-gu
Nobody

Hong Kyung
Seo Go-myung

Ryoo Seung-bum
Park Sang-hyeon

Takayuki Yamada
Shinichi Ishida

Kippei Shiina
Kubo

Kim Seung-oh
Maeda
Where to watch in the Philippines
Netflix
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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Frequently asked
Is Good News worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 16m of Korean thriller with a comedy streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch Good News?
You can stream Good News in the Philippines on Netflix.
When is Good News coming to streaming?
Good News is already streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
Is Good News family friendly?
Good News is rated R-16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Good News in?
Good News is a Korean film (Thriller / Comedy).
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