25 Essential South Korean Films
25 titles
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ExhumaMovie · 2024 · 134m · Mystery, Horror, ThrillerA team of paranormal experts investigates a disturbing supernatural curse linked to a wealthy family's ancestral burial ground. They move the remains, but quickly realize tampering with the dead has dangerous consequences.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.7
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AlienoidMovie · 2022 · 142m · Science Fiction, Action, FantasyIn the late Goryeo dynasty, spiritual leaders seek a legendary sacred sword. Simultaneously, in 2022, humans pursue an extraterrestrial being imprisoned within a human body. Their paths converge when a temporal portal unexpectedly appears, connecting the two worlds.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8
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I Saw the DevilMovie · 2010 · 144m · Thriller, HorrorKyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, resolves to hunt down the killer personally. He vows to do whatever it takes to avenge the murders, even if it means sacrificing his own humanity.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8
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Miss GrannyMovie · 2014 · 124m · Drama, Comedy, MusicA neglected elderly woman is magically restored to her 20-year-old body and resolves to embrace her second chance at life.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
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PandoraMovie · 2016 · 136m · Thriller, Drama, ActionA man races against time to prevent a national catastrophe after an earthquake strikes a Korean village near a decaying nuclear power plant.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5
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Badland HuntersMovie · 2024 · 107m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerFollowing a devastating earthquake that transforms Seoul into a chaotic, lawless zone, a determined man takes it upon himself to rescue a teenager who has been kidnapped by a dangerous doctor.Stream on - 7
SilencedMovie · 2011 · 125m · DramaThis film is based on true events that occurred at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired. Over five years in the early 2000s, young deaf students at the school were repeatedly sexually assaulted by members of the faculty.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 8.2
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Space SweepersMovie · 2021 · 136m · Drama, Fantasy, Science FictionThe crew of the salvage vessel *Victory* finds themselves in danger when they discover Dorothy, a humanoid robot rumored to be capable of mass destruction. Drawn into a perilous deal involving the robot, the crew must fight to survive.Stream on - 9
Decision to LeaveMovie · 2022 · 139m · Thriller, Mystery, RomanceA man falls to his death from a South Korean mountaintop. Was it suicide, or something more sinister? Detective Hae-joon investigates, initially focusing on the deceased man’s wife, Seo-rae. However, the deeper he investigates, the more entangled he becomes in a complicated story of lies and hidden feelings.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
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BrokerMovie · 2022 · 129m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeBurdened by debt, Sang-hyun and Dong-soo are living hand-to-mouth. They seize an opportunity on a rainy night, stealing baby Woo-sung from a baby box with the intention of selling him for a substantial sum. Unbeknownst to them, detectives have been monitoring their activities, carefully following their trail to gather the evidence needed for their arrest.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
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Extreme JobMovie · 2019 · 111m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA drug squad goes undercover to dismantle a criminal organization, taking jobs at a chicken restaurant. The restaurant unexpectedly becomes a sensation for its delicious chicken, leading the detectives into unforeseen circumstances.Stream on - 12
MidnightMovie · 2021 · 103m · Thriller, CrimeAfter witnessing a horrific murder, a deaf woman becomes the target of a relentless serial killer who stalks her through the streets of South Korea.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 7.2
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Gonjiam: Haunted AsylumMovie · 2018 · 95m · Horror, MysteryA team producing a horror web series goes to a deserted asylum for a live broadcast. As they explore the decaying building, they find themselves facing dangers far beyond what they anticipated.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 7.3
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Right Now, Wrong ThenMovie · 2015 · 121m · Drama, RomanceDirector Ham Chunsu accidentally arrives in Suwon a day before his scheduled lecture. With free time, he visits a restored palace and meets artist Yoon Heejung. They visit her workshop, share dinner with sushi and soju, and connect. Later, they meet friends at a café for more drinks. When asked about his marital status, Chunsu is compelled to admit he's married, deeply upsetting Heejung.Stream on - 15
The WailingMovie · 2016 · 156m · Horror, MysteryA stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.Stream on - 16
Night FlightMovie · 2014 · 134m · DramaYong-ju, Gi-woong, and Gi-taek were close friends in middle school. However, in high school, Gi-woong joins a gang that begins bullying Gi-taek. As Yong-ju tries to mend their fractured friendship, he begins to realize he has deeper feelings for Gi-woong.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.9
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#AliveMovie · 2020 · 98m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA deadly virus spreads through a city, trapping a man in his apartment. Cut off from the outside world and unable to find assistance, he desperately searches for a way to escape.Stream on - 18
The BoxMovie · 2021 · 93mThis drama follows a young man chasing a singing career and a former music producer struggling with his past. They embark on a road trip together, spending their time making music and playing together.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0
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PsychokinesisMovie · 2018 · 101m · Fantasy, ActionA regular guy unexpectedly develops superpowers, allowing him to assist his lively daughter and those around him. However, using these abilities also leads him into unforeseen difficulties.Stream on - 20
ParasiteMovie · 2019 · 133m · Comedy, Thriller, DramaWith no jobs, Ki-taek's family develops an unusual fascination with the affluent Park family, hoping to make a living from them. Their lives become complicated when they are unexpectedly drawn into an unforeseen event.Stream onIMDb 8.5TMDB 8.5
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The CallMovie · 2020 · 112m · Thriller, Mystery, Science FictionA woman receives a phone call from someone who claims to be connected to her past, a person from twenty years ago. The caller seeks to alter the woman's present circumstances, impacting her life and future.Stream on - 22
The VillainessMovie · 2017 · 129m · Action, Crime, DramaSook-hee was trained from a young age to be a deadly assassin by a criminal group. After a decade of service, she's offered freedom. But hidden truths from her past shatter her carefully constructed life, leading her to unleash a furious quest for revenge.Stream on - 23
The Day AfterMovie · 2017 · 92m · Drama, RomanceAreum starts her new job by taking over for a woman who recently left – after a breakup with the boss. Soon after, the boss's wife discovers a love note and storms into the office, mistakenly identifying Areum as the other woman.Stream on - 24
Train to BusanMovie · 2016 · 118m · Horror, Thriller, ActionA zombie virus outbreak forces South Korea into a national emergency. Onboard a speeding train to Busan, passengers must fight desperately to stay alive.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7
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Night in ParadiseMovie · 2020 · 131m · Crime, Thriller, ActionTae-goo, an assassin, is presented with an opportunity to join the rival Bukseong gang, led by Chairman Doh. He refuses when the offer involves killing his sister and niece. Seeking revenge, Tae-goo violently eliminates Chairman Doh and his followers, then escapes to Jeju Island. There, he encounters Jae-yeon, a woman with a terminal illness. However, Executive Ma, a ruthless member of the Bukseong gang, relentlessly pursues Tae-goo, determined to exact retribution.Stream on
