Discover Korea's Diverse Cinema: 102 Must-See Films
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The Witch: Part 2. The Other OneMovie · 2022 · 137m · Action, Mystery, ThrillerA girl awakens in a vast, hidden laboratory and unexpectedly encounters another girl defending her home from a gang. This girl uses surprising abilities to defeat the gang, prompting the lab's staff to begin searching for her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.4 - 2
Castaway on the MoonMovie · 2009 · 119m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceFacing job loss, mounting debt, and heartbreak, Mr. Kim attempts suicide by jumping into the Han River. Instead, he ends up stranded on a small island in the middle of the river. He gives up on escaping and starts building a new life as a castaway. His unusual existence attracts the attention of a young woman living in an apartment overlooking the river. Their unexpected connection alters the course of both their lives.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 3
The Admiral: Roaring CurrentsMovie · 2014 · 126m · War, Action, DramaAdmiral Yi Sun-sin confronts overwhelming odds in the Battle of Myeongryang, where he must defend Korea with only 13 warships against 300 Japanese vessels.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 4
ThirstMovie · 2009 · 134m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting desires: his faith versus a growing, unsettling bloodlust, and a powerful attraction to the wife of a childhood friend.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 5
MasterMovie · 2016 · 143m · Crime, ActionA massive network marketing scheme in Korea exposes a much larger web of corruption and conspiracy.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 6
Dragon Wars: D-WarMovie · 2007 · 90m · Fantasy, Drama, HorrorEthan discovers he is the descendant of a 16th-century Korean warrior who fought dragons. One day, he encounters a tattooed woman who carries the spirit of the warrior's lost love. Years later, Ethan meets Sarah, and dragons begin appearing in Los Angeles, drawn to the two souls of the ancient lovers.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.5 - 7
The Face ReaderMovie · 2013 · 140m · Drama, HistoryA gifted face reader finds himself caught in a dangerous conflict. The conflict pits a young king against his ambitious uncle, who is plotting to seize power.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 8
The Yellow SeaMovie · 2010 · 141m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn China, a Korean man accepts an assassination job in South Korea, hoping to earn money and locate his missing wife. However, the mission goes wrong, and he's now a fugitive, pursued by both the South Korean police and the gangsters who hired him.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 9
The Pirates: The Last Royal TreasureMovie · 2022 · 126m · Action, Adventure, ComedyA daring group of Joseon pirates and outlaws navigate treacherous seas, deciphering cryptic clues while facing fierce enemies in a quest to recover royal gold lost at ocean.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 10
Ode to My FatherMovie · 2014 · 126m · DramaDuring the Korean War, Duk-soo is separated from his father and younger sister while seeking shelter. He later emigrates to Germany to work as a miner, and then joins the Vietnam War. His driving motivation is to locate his lost sister.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 11
The AttorneyMovie · 2013 · 127m · History, DramaSong Woo-seok, a lawyer struggling to find clients, is drawn into a case that will redefine his life. When a friend's son is wrongly accused of a crime and subjected to brutal torture, Woo-seok takes on the defense.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 12
VeteranMovie · 2015 · 123m · Action, Crime, ComedyA seasoned police officer investigates the attack on a former colleague, focusing on the prime suspect: a privileged young executive with powerful family connections who acts as if he's untouchable.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 13
The RoundupMovie · 2022 · 106m · Action, Crime, ThrillerMa Seok-do, known as the "Beast Cop," travels abroad to bring a suspect back to South Korea. However, upon arrival, he uncovers more murders and learns of a brutal killer who has targeted tourists for years.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3 - 14
The PiratesMovie · 2014 · 130m · Action, Adventure, ComedyJust before the Joseon Dynasty is established, a Chinese envoy arrives carrying Emperor Ming's Royal Seal. However, a giant whale appears and swallows the seal. A large reward is offered for its recovery, sparking a competition. A band of mountain bandits, led by Jang Sa Jung, and a pirate crew, led by Yeo Wol, both pursue the lost treasure. The question is: who will find it first?IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 15
Peppermint CandyMovie · 2000 · 131m · DramaIn the spring of 1999, a group of old friends reunite for their 20-year reunion. Yeong-ho, a man burdened by unhappiness, casts a shadow over the celebration. His deep depression becomes stark when he climbs a railroad bridge and appears ready to jump. As he stands there, memories of seven pivotal moments from his past overwhelm him.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 16
Northern Limit LineMovie · 2015 · 130m · War, HistoryIn 2002, South Korean patrol boats fought a deadly battle against North Korean patrol boats that crossed the Northern Limit Line and initiated an attack. This is a true story.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 17
Mission: PossibleMovie · 2021 · 105m · Comedy, Action, ThrillerKorean secret agent Da-hee is tasked with investigating a large-scale illegal arms smuggling operation. She's partnered with Su-han, whose incompetence causes frequent clashes between them. However, when witnesses begin to die mysteriously, Da-hee and Su-han quickly find themselves under suspicion as the prime suspects.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.5 - 18
Inside MenMovie · 2015 · 130m · Crime, DramaA disillusioned henchman joins forces with a driven prosecutor to expose a top presidential contender and the news editor manipulating events from behind the scenes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 19
PoetryMovie · 2010 · 139m · DramaA woman in her sixties in South Korea joins a poetry class while struggling with a declining memory and deeply upsetting news about her grandson.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 20
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.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 21
Luck-KeyMovie · 2016 · 112m · Action, Comedy, CrimeThis comedic story follows a meticulous assassin who loses his memory after a head injury in a sauna. He unknowingly swaps lives with a struggling actor when they accidentally exchange locker keys. The assassin quickly finds himself unexpectedly popular as a TV action hero, but as his memories return, he begins to question his new reality.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 22
No MercyMovie · 2010 · 125m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryForensic pathologist Kang investigates the dismembered body of a woman, and Detective Min suspects environmental activist Lee Sung-ho. However, the situation escalates when Kang's daughter is kidnapped. A manipulative game unfolds between Kang and Lee, who possesses crucial information about the murder.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 23
The ThroneMovie · 2015 · 126m · Drama, HistoryKorea, 1762. Crown Prince Hyojang, son of King Yeongjo, is accused of treason. The king orders him to commit suicide, but loyal officials intervene. Instead, the prince is confined to a wooden rice chest, subjected to starvation and thirst.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 24
Tazza: The Hidden CardMovie · 2014 · 147m · Crime, DramaSince childhood, Dae-gil has possessed a natural talent for manual skills and an intense drive to win. He follows in his uncle's footsteps, entering the dangerous world of Tazza, where he risks everything in competitive play.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 25
The HandmaidenMovie · 2016 · 145m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceKorea, 1930s. During Japanese occupation, Sookee takes a job as a handmaiden to Hideko, a Japanese heiress living in isolation on her family's estate, ruled by her controlling Uncle Kouzuki. However, Sookee hides a secret: she's a skilled pickpocket recruited by a con man pretending to be a Japanese Count. His plan is to seduce Hideko and steal her wealth.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 26
Marrying the Mafia 2Movie · 2005 · 115mThe eldest son of a powerful gang is pushed by his family to marry. He finds someone he thinks is perfect, only to discover she's a prosecutor specializing in violent crimes connected to gangs. The district attorney bears a striking resemblance to his family's former fiancée, who died in a hit-and-run. As they develop feelings for each other, her colleague also pursues her. She rejects him, leading him down a dangerous path of conspiracy with a rival gang. However, the mafia son has hidden resources and the backing of his brothers and loyal followers.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4 - 27
BelieverMovie · 2018 · 123m · Crime, Action, ThrillerFollowing a devastating incident, a drug trafficker decides to cooperate and teams up with a risky undercover police officer. Together, they plot to dismantle the powerful and elusive leader of a large drug cartel.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 28
The Age of ShadowsMovie · 2016 · 140m · Action, ThrillerIn the late 1920s, *The Age of Shadows* depicts the escalating conflict between a band of resistance fighters attempting to smuggle explosives from Shanghai to Seoul for use against Japanese targets, and the Japanese agents determined to intercept them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 29
SunnyMovie · 2011 · 135m · Drama, ComedySeven high school friends forge a strong bond, but life gradually separates them over the next 25 years. As one friend faces a terminal illness in the hospital, she makes a final wish: to reunite with each of them.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9 - 30
BurningMovie · 2018 · 148m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerDeliveryman Jong-su encounters Hae-mi, a former neighbor, who asks him to watch her cat while she's traveling in Africa. Upon her return, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to Ben, a mysterious young man she met abroad. Eventually, Ben shares with Jong-su a very peculiar hobby of his.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 31
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.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.2 - 32
A Taxi DriverMovie · 2017 · 138m · Action, Drama, HistorySeoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior motives, Man-seob accepts the job.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 33
The Witch: Part 1. The SubversionMovie · 2018 · 126m · Action, Mystery, Science FictionJa-yoon, a high school student, experiences memory loss stemming from a childhood trauma. As she investigates the past, she's drawn into a criminal underworld, embarking on a journey that unearths long-buried secrets.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.9 - 34
SnowpiercerMovie · 2013 · 127m · Action, Science Fiction, DramaAfter a disastrous attempt to combat global warming decimates Earth's population, humanity survives aboard Snowpiercer, a train perpetually circling the globe. Within its walls, a rigid class system has emerged.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 35
MasqueradeMovie · 2012 · 131m · Drama, HistoryTo save his kingdom from descending into turmoil after the king is poisoned, a commoner who bears an uncanny resemblance to him secretly assumes the throne, risking his own life in the process.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 36
A Bittersweet LifeMovie · 2005 · 119m · Action, Drama, CrimeKim Sun-woo works as a hotel enforcer and manager for Kang, a ruthless crime boss. While Kang is away on a business trip, Sun-woo is tasked with a seemingly simple job: to follow Kang's young mistress, Hee-soo. Kang suspects she's having an affair with a younger man and instructs Sun-woo to kill them both if he finds out.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 37
Sympathy for Mr. VengeanceMovie · 2002 · 129m · Action, Drama, ThrillerTo save his sister's life, a deaf man and his girlfriend are driven to desperate actions to raise money for a kidney transplant. Their efforts quickly turn disastrous, plunging them into escalating violence and a quest for revenge.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 38
Operation ChromiteMovie · 2016 · 111m · History, Drama, WarDuring the critical Battle of Incheon in the Korean War, a group of soldiers fight.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8 - 39
The TigerMovie · 2015 · 139m · Action, History, AdventureKorea, 1925. Facing the oppressive rule of Japanese colonizers, the last tiger is ordered to be killed. The tiger initially overpowers those sent to hunt him, but a renowned hunter then takes up the challenge.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7 - 40
The FortressMovie · 2017 · 140m · War, Drama, HistoryKorea, 17th century. The Manchurian Khan, who is conquering China to establish the Qing dynasty, demands that King In-jo of Joseon bow to him. The King refuses, remaining loyal to the Ming dynasty. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing army invades Joseon, forcing King In-jo and his court to retreat to the mountain fortress of Namhan to prepare for a defense of their kingdom.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 41
New WorldMovie · 2013 · 134m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA police officer working undercover within a powerful corporation finds his commitment challenged by the death of the corporation's leader, whom he has been secretly investigating for years.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 42
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.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 43
The HimalayasMovie · 2015 · 125mBased on a true story, celebrated mountaineer Um Hong-gil journeys to Mount Everest to recover the body of a fallen colleague, confronting the ultimate test of his abilities.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 44
TunnelMovie · 2016 · 126m · Thriller, DramaWhile driving home, a man's tunnel unexpectedly collapses, trapping him. He must confront the unforeseen circumstances as rescue services work to reach him.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 45
OkjaMovie · 2017 · 120m · Adventure, Drama, Science FictionMija takes a dangerous stand to stop a powerful global corporation from taking her close friend, Okja – a huge animal.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 46
The Spy Gone NorthMovie · 2018 · 138m · Drama, History, ThrillerSeoul, 1993. A South Korean intelligence agent travels to Beijing to go undercover within a group of North Korean officials. His mission: to gather information about North Korea's nuclear weapons development.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 47
1987: When the Day ComesMovie · 2017 · 129m · Drama, History, ThrillerIn January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies while being interrogated by the police. Director Park orders the body to be cremated to conceal evidence. Public Prosecutor Choi objects and demands an autopsy. The police claim the death was accidental, caused by shock. However, the autopsy reveals torture as the cause of death. A journalist named Yoon reports the death resulted from asphyxiation during torture. Director Park tries to bury the truth by closing the case and arresting detectives, including Inspector Cho. While imprisoned, Inspector Cho tells a prison guard, Han Byung-yong, the truth, and Han undertakes a risky mission to pass the information to an opposition politician through his niece, Yeon-hee.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.1 - 48
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OKMovie · 2006 · 105m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceYoung-goon, a woman with mental instability who frequently shocks herself with a transistor radio, is in a mental institution. She believes she's a cyborg and refuses to eat like a normal person. Il-soon, another patient, befriends Young-goon. Now, Il-soon faces the challenge of helping Young-goon overcome her mental issues and learn to eat regular food.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 49
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and SpringMovie · 2003 · 103m · DramaA solitary lake is home to an elderly monk who resides in a small temple built on the water. He cares for a young boy, guiding him in the ways of monastic life. The story unfolds over the course of seasons and years.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 50
ShiriMovie · 1999 · 125m · Action, Adventure, DramaAmidst heightened political tensions, North Korea's elite 8th Special Forces execute a daring theft: CTX, a highly potent liquid explosive. Their goal is to force a reunification of the divided Koreas under their control. South Korea's intelligence agency, O.P., tasks agents Ryu and Lee with tracking the terrorists and recovering the explosive before it can be used in an attack. Navigating a dangerous world of espionage, the agents face Hee, a skilled female sniper from the 8th who has returned with a personal vendetta against Ryu. The film is a suspenseful blend of action and character drama, exploring the complexities and human impact of international conflict.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 51
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.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.5 - 52
Dark Figure of CrimeMovie · 2018 · 111m · Crime, DramaWhen a serial killer is apprehended for his seventh victim, a detective attempts to reconstruct the killer's previous six murders with the killer's cooperation. As the investigation progresses, the detective grows increasingly suspicious that the killer has hidden agendas. Based on a true story.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 53
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.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 54
Welcome to DongmakgolMovie · 2005 · 133m · Comedy, Drama, WarSet in a remote Korean village in 1950 during the Korean War, this story follows soldiers from both North and South Korea, along with an American pilot. They all stumble upon a sheltered community whose inhabitants are completely isolated from the conflict raging beyond their borders. The villagers are blissfully unaware of the war's existence.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 55
War of the ArrowsMovie · 2011 · 122m · Drama, Action, HistoryFollowing their father's death, two siblings are raised by their father's closest friend. Their lives are upended when one of them is kidnapped just before her wedding, prompting the other to rebel against the Manchus.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 56
No Tears for the DeadMovie · 2014 · 117m · Action, Thriller, DramaA professional assassin accidentally kills a young girl. Haunted by the tragedy and wanting to leave his life behind, he’s compelled back into the world of killing when he's ordered to eliminate the girl's mother to cover up the mistake.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 57
Hwayi: A Monster BoyMovie · 2013 · 125m · Action, Thriller, CrimeKidnapped as a child and raised by his captors, a teenage boy is now compelled to participate in their criminal activities.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.4 - 58
Tazza: The High RollersMovie · 2006 · 139m · Crime, ComedyGo-ni desperately seeks to become Pyung Gyung-jang's student, vowing to quit gambling once he recovers his lost fortune. However, human desires prove insatiable.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 59
Steel RainMovie · 2017 · 139m · Action, ThrillerDuring a power grab, a North Korean operative flees to the South with the wounded leader, hoping to save his life and avert a potential war between the two Koreas.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 60
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.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 61
The UnjustMovie · 2010 · 119m · Crime, ThrillerA dedicated police officer is pressured to betray his values. He's ordered to identify a suspect in a prominent serial killer investigation, with the promise of a significant career advancement.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 62
Joint Security AreaMovie · 2000 · 108m · Drama, Thriller, ActionThe deaths of two North Korean soldiers near the border spark an investigation by an independent panel. The soldier who fired the weapon is identified, but the Swiss-Korean lead investigator receives conflicting stories from both North and South Korea.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 63
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of WarMovie · 2004 · 148m · Action, Adventure, DramaDuring the Korean War, two brothers find themselves fighting on opposite sides. The older brother consistently volunteers for the most dangerous assignments, hoping to keep his younger sibling safe from combat.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0 - 64
The Man from NowhereMovie · 2010 · 119m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 65
My Boss, My TeacherMovie · 2006 · 124mTo earn a promotion to a highly desired territory, a mobster is required to finish college and work as an ethics teacher for a period.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.3 - 66
The Gangster, the Cop, the DevilMovie · 2019 · 110m · Crime, Action, ThrillerFollowing a near-fatal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left deeply humiliated. Driven to find the killer known as K, he reluctantly partners with Jung Tae-seok, a dedicated and honest detective who frequently interferes with his criminal activities. While Jang Dong-su wants K eliminated, Jung Tae-seok aims to bring him to justice. They agree on a deal: whoever captures K first gets to decide his destiny. The hunt commences, increasingly confusing the boundaries between crime and law.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.8 - 67
Nameless GangsterMovie · 2012 · 133m · Crime, ThrillerA customs official with a hidden agenda teams up with a ruthless gangster, creating a formidable criminal alliance that dominates Busan.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 68
OldboyMovie · 2003 · 120m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryA man awakens after fifteen years of captivity, having been imprisoned, drugged, and tortured, with no memory of how he arrived there. Driven by desperation, he now seeks revenge against those who held him.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.2 - 69
Memories of MurderMovie · 2003 · 131m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn the late 1980s, two detectives in rural South Korea struggle to solve a series of brutal rape and murders targeting young women, terrifying their community. Working with limited resources and old-fashioned techniques, they soon realize they are hunting the country's first documented serial killer as the murders continue with a disturbing pattern. This true-crime thriller follows their desperate attempt to connect the clues.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 70
Secretly, GreatlyMovie · 2013 · 124m · Action, Drama, ComedyFor years, three highly trained North Korean spies have lived undercover, convinced their fabricated identities are their true selves. Their world shatters when they receive a direct order: eliminate each other, or face execution by a ruthless special forces unit.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 71
My Sassy GirlMovie · 2001 · 137m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA shy, unassuming man helps a young woman who is intoxicated on a subway platform. He doesn't realize the serious consequences that await him as a result.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 72
Secret ReunionMovie · 2010 · 117m · Thriller, Action, DramaBound by a shared secret, two spies find themselves on opposing sides. A North Korean assassin arrives in Seoul with a mission to eliminate a dissident, but unexpectedly forms an alliance with a South Korean agent seeking vengeance.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 73
Tidal WaveMovie · 2009 · 120m · Action, Drama, ThrillerOn Haeundae Beach, a fisherman burdened by guilt cares for a woman whose father died in an accident. A scientist reconnects with his ex-wife and daughter, who doesn't remember him. Meanwhile, a rescue worker falls for a wealthy city woman. Their lives intertwine when they discover a massive tsunami is approaching, giving them just ten minutes to escape.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.9 - 74
FriendMovie · 2001 · 118m · Action, Drama, CrimeFour friends from diverse families spent their formative years together during the challenging 1970s. However, as they mature, they each pursue distinct paths in life.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 75
Friend: The Great LegacyMovie · 2013 · 124m · Drama, Action, CrimeAfter being imprisoned for his role in Dong-soo's death, Joon-seok befriends Dong-soo's son. Keeping his past hidden, Joon-seok agrees to collaborate with him after his release. However, their plans are jeopardized when Sung-hoon discovers the truth.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 76
SilmidoMovie · 2003 · 135m · Action, DramaIn January 1968, North Korean commandos attempted to assassinate South Korean President Park Chung-hee but failed. Seeking revenge, the South Korean military gathered 31 convicts on Silmido Island for a suicide mission to kill Kim Il-sung and restore their honor. The mission was ultimately called off, leaving the men disillusioned. The story is inspired by a real military rebellion that occurred in the 1970s.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 77
The Berlin FileMovie · 2013 · 120m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA secret weapons transaction turns disastrous, leaving North Korean agent Pyo Jong-seong hunted by both South Korean authorities and his superiors.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 78
The Front LineMovie · 2011 · 133m · Drama, Action, WarIn 1951, a ceasefire is declared, but the final battle of the Korean War erupts on the front lines. As the war nears its end, a South Korean battalion fiercely fights for control of a hill, attempting to capture a strategic point that will define the new border between the two nations. Ownership of this small area changes hands repeatedly throughout the day. Kang is sent to the front lines to investigate a persistent, unexplained issue.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 79
Lady VengeanceMovie · 2005 · 115m · Drama, ThrillerAfter spending 13 years wrongly convicted and imprisoned, a woman starts putting her carefully planned revenge into action.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 80
Confidential AssignmentMovie · 2017 · 125m · Action, DramaA criminal group from North Korea enters South Korea, prompting a South Korean detective to team up with a North Korean detective to track them down.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 81
200 Pounds BeautyMovie · 2006 · 116m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceHanna, a plus-size lip-sync performer who provides backing vocals for pop star Ammy, harbors a secret affection for Han Sang-jun. After Ammy publicly embarrasses Hanna while Han is watching, Hanna resolves to have cosmetic surgery.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 82
Kill BoksoonMovie · 2023 · 137m · Action, Drama, ThrillerBy day, she's a highly skilled assassin. By night, she's a single mother raising a teenage daughter. Taking lives comes naturally to her; raising a child, not so much.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 83
Scandal MakersMovie · 2008 · 108m · Comedy, DramaNam Hyeon-soo, a former teen heartthrob now working as a radio DJ in his thirties, has his life upended when a young woman named Jeong-nam appears, claiming to be his daughter. She also introduces a son she says is his grandson. DNA tests confirm their familial connection. Hyeon-soo then struggles to manage the fallout from the revelation of children he kept hidden from the public eye, fearing a damaging scandal.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 84
May 18Movie · 2007 · 118m · Drama, HistoryLife in Gwangju is generally peaceful, but that changes when the military seizes control of the city. They accuse the residents of plotting against the government, alleging communist sympathies and revolutionary intentions. After soldiers attack unarmed civilians, particularly students, resulting in deaths, the citizens organize a militia in response.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 85
20 Once AgainMovie · 2015 · 131m · Comedy, Music, FantasyWhen a photographer revives a 70-year-old woman's youthful appearance, unexpected consequences arise. Her grandson invites her to perform with his band, and the photographer's best friend unexpectedly develops feelings for her.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 86
The Good, the Bad, the WeirdMovie · 2008 · 130m · Action, Adventure, ComedyIn 1930s Manchuria, three Korean outlaws – a bounty hunter, a hitman, and a thief – navigate a dangerous world of Japanese soldiers, Chinese gangs, and Russian bandits. They compete to find legendary riches by following a treasure map.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 87
AssassinationMovie · 2015 · 140m · Action, Thriller, DramaDuring Japanese occupation of Korea, three freedom fighters are tasked with assassinating a brutal military leader and his key accomplice. However, their mission unravels due to betrayals, retaliatory attacks, and a surprising truth from one of the assassins' history.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 88
HopeMovie · 2013 · 122m · DramaFollowing a severe sexual assault on 8-year-old So-won, her family struggles to support her recovery while grappling with their own feelings of anger and sorrow.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.4 - 89
MicrohabitatMovie · 2018 · 105m · Drama, RomanceMiso sustains herself by working as a housekeeper, finding solace in cigarettes and whiskey. When the cost of cigarettes and rent both increase, she makes the difficult decision to prioritize her habits over her home. This leads her to stay with old friends, prompting her to re-evaluate her life and her purpose.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 90
The HostMovie · 2006 · 120m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionAfter toxic waste contaminates Seoul's Han River, a teenage girl is captured by a massive, mutated squid-like creature that emerges from the water. Her family launches a desperate search to find her.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 91
Woochi: The Demon SlayerMovie · 2009 · 136m · Adventure, Action, ComedySet across four centuries of Korean history, this action-adventure follows a powerful artifact and three wizards determined to safeguard it at all costs.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 92
The King and the ClownMovie · 2005 · 121m · Drama, History, ThrillerIn Korea's Chosun Dynasty, two clowns face arrest for performing a play that mocks the king. Taken to the palace, they are threatened with execution unless they can successfully amuse the monarch.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 93
Miracle in Cell No. 7Movie · 2013 · 127m · Drama, ComedyThis is the story of a man with a mental illness who is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison. The film explores his bond with his six-year-old daughter while he is incarcerated.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 94
A Violent ProsecutorMovie · 2016 · 126m · Crime, Comedy, ActionA lawyer is wrongly convicted of murder. From prison, he teams up with a con artist to find the actual killer.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 95
Take OffMovie · 2009 · 139mCha Heon-tae, a Korean-American raised by American parents, appears on a Korean TV show hoping to find his mother. A skilled alpine skier, he catches the eye of Coach Bang, who is recruiting athletes for a new national ski jumping team with the goal of competing in the 1998 Winter Olympics.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1 - 96
A Company ManMovie · 2012 · 96m · Drama, Action, CrimeA hitman grows weary of his profession and chooses to protect his two newest targets. However, the organization he works for won't allow him to simply walk away.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 97
A Dirty CarnivalMovie · 2006 · 141m · Crime, Drama, ActionA low-level debt collector for a local triad gang struggles with a conflict between his desire for a life of crime and his loyalty to his family.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 98
A Moment to RememberMovie · 2004 · 117m · Drama, RomanceA young couple faces a profound challenge when Sun-jin receives a diagnosis of a rare type of Alzheimer's disease.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 99
A Werewolf BoyMovie · 2012 · 122m · Romance, FantasyA surprising phone call leads an older woman back to the country cottage where she grew up. There, recollections of an orphaned boy she knew decades ago resurface.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.6 - 100
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.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7
