Hijack 1971 (2024)
Hijack 1971 is streaming in the Philippines on Viu.
The verdict
Hijack 1971 holds up as a perfectly decent Korean film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.8/10 on TMDB from 164 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 100-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In the Philippines you can stream it on Viu.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Korean action, leaning thriller. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 164 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- 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
In the year 1971, former Korean Air Force fighter pilot Tae-In (Ha Jung-Woo) works as a pilot for a commercial airline. He faces a crisis inside a hijacked flight with the passengers, including Yong-Dae (Yeo Jin-Goo), and his crew members, including Captain Kyu-Sik (Sung Dong-Il) and Flight Attendant Ok-Soon (Chae Soo-Bin).
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Sung-han
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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