The Drug King (2018)
The Drug King is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
The Drug King is an average Korean film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It holds a 6.3/10 on TMDB from 170 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 139 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 19m on it?
2h 19m of Korean crime with action threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 6.3/10 across 170 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 19m |
| Genre | Crime / Action |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Woo Min-ho
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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