120 Exceptional Korean Films
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Intimate StrangersMovie · 2018 · 115m · Drama, ComedyOld friends reunite and play a game that forces them to confront hidden truths about themselves and each other.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 2
3-IronMovie · 2004 · 88m · Drama, Romance, CrimeA man who lives in people's homes while they're away, working off the stay with chores, has his routine disrupted by a chance encounter. He meets a captivating woman seeking an escape from a loveless marriage.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 3
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 - 4
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 - 5
Midnight RunnersMovie · 2017 · 109m · Comedy, Action, CrimeTwo unenthusiastic police recruits forge a strong bond during rigorous training. They witness a woman's abduction and, following academy protocol, report it to the police. However, the police seem unwilling to act quickly. Determined to help, the recruits decide to rescue the woman themselves.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 6
The HousemaidMovie · 1960 · 112m · Crime, DramaThis drama follows a pianist who moves his family – his wife and children – into a new home. His wife, burdened by her demanding job, starts to experience health problems. The composer then hires a spirited housemaid who quickly becomes a key part of their family.
The film examines family, sacrifice, and the bonds people create when facing difficulties. The composer's choice to hire help changes his family’s dynamics and prompts questions about societal norms, personal decisions, and the cost of achieving goals. With strong acting and a moving story about human connection, the film offers a close look at love, loyalty, and the effort to find happiness.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 7
AshfallMovie · 2019 · 128m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerWhen a volcano erupts on the legendary Baekdu Mountain, a diverse group of people from all over Korea must band together to avert disaster.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 8
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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 9
PeninsulaMovie · 2020 · 115m · Horror, Action, ThrillerIn a post-apocalyptic Korean Peninsula, a soldier and his unit fight for survival against overwhelming numbers of zombies.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.7 - 10
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 - 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
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 - 13
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 - 14
The SuspectMovie · 2013 · 137m · Action, ThrillerFleeing North Korea after a betrayal, a former agent seeks vengeance for his wife's murder. His quest leads him to find his missing daughter and to unravel secrets concealed within the eyeglasses of a deceased man.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 15
Barking Dogs Never BiteMovie · 2000 · 110m · Comedy, Crime, DramaA bored college instructor is increasingly irritated by a dog's barking. He resolves to take extreme measures.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 16
BedevilledMovie · 2010 · 117m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA woman living in Seoul, feeling lost, travels to a secluded island to see a friend from her past. There, she becomes entangled in a devastating pattern of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. As the situation intensifies, her struggle for survival transforms into a gripping story of fighting back.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 17
The ChaserMovie · 2008 · 125m · Crime, Thriller, ActionJoong-ho, a disgraced detective now working as a pimp, is struggling financially after several of his women have disappeared without paying their debts. While searching for them, he discovers a clue suggesting the missing women were all contacted by the same client. One of Joong-ho's women is currently meeting with this client.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 18
The CoachmanMovie · 1961 · 98mA father struggles to support his four children amidst hardship in post-Korean War Korea, where modernization threatens his livelihood as a horse-drawn cart operator. His children face their own challenges: the oldest son has failed the bar exam twice and doubts his chances for a third attempt at law; the eldest daughter is mute and trapped in an abusive marriage; the younger daughter attempts to gain social standing by falsely claiming to be a wealthy university student; and the youngest son engages in petty theft.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 19
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 - 20
#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.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2 - 21
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 - 22
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 - 23
Sea FogMovie · 2014 · 111m · Thriller, DramaA fishing boat crew accepts a risky job: smuggling a group of undocumented immigrants from China to Korea.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 24
Woman of Fire '82Movie · 1982 · 115mA young woman takes a job on a poultry farm just outside Seoul, where she becomes entangled in a web of secrets and deceit. Her arrival coincides with a dangerous attraction to the farmhand, and soon, the idyllic setting is shattered by intrigue and murder.IMDb 6.1TMDB 3.8 - 25
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 - 26
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 - 27
A DayMovie · 2017 · 90m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaThree years ago, a father saved his daughter's life. When she's involved in a car accident, he faces the possibility of having to save her life again, no matter how many times it takes.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.8 - 28
MotherMovie · 2009 · 129m · Crime, Drama, MysteryA mother lives a simple life with her son. Their world is shattered when a girl is murdered, and the boy becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear his name, the mother embarks on a desperate fight to prove his innocence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 29
Whatcha Wearin'?Movie · 2012 · 114m · Romance, ComedyYoon-jung mistakenly calls a stranger instead of her boyfriend and engages in phone sex with him. As her relationship with her boyfriend deteriorates, Yoon-jung reconnects with Hyun-seung, the man she had previously spoken with.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 30
Three FriendsMovie · 1996 · 92mThree young men navigate the pressures of university entrance exams in Seoul, each grappling with significant real-world issues impacting everyday life.IMDb 7.8TMDB 1.0 - 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 Girl at My DoorMovie · 2014 · 119m · DramaA policewoman, transferred from Seoul to a secluded coastal village, becomes drawn into the life of a troubled teenage girl. The girl suffers abuse at the hands of both her father and grandmother.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 33
OasisMovie · 2002 · 132m · Drama, RomanceAfter serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving accident that killed someone, a young man seeks out the widow of his victim. He develops feelings for the widow's daughter, who has cerebral palsy.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 34
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 - 35
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 - 36
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 - 37
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 - 38
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 - 39
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 - 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
The Great BattleMovie · 2018 · 135m · War, History, Action645 AD. The Tang Dynasty's Emperor Taizong launches a brutal invasion of Goguryeo, aiming for the Korean capital. His forces achieve repeated victories, but they encounter Ansi, a heavily fortified stronghold defended by General Yang Man-chu. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Yang is determined to halt the Tang advance at all costs.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 43
Keys to the HeartMovie · 2018 · 120m · Drama, ComedyA former boxer, now past his prime, and his younger brother, a gifted pianist living with a physical disability, navigate their relationship through their mother's vivid recollections of her life.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.1 - 44
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 - 45
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 - 46
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 - 47
My WayMovie · 2011 · 137m · Drama, Action, HistoryA photograph of a slender Korean man in a German uniform was discovered during the Normandy invasion. The man had previously served in the armies of Japan, Russia, and Germany. This remarkable story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to make this sweeping war film.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 48
DittoMovie · 2000 · 112m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceFor two decades, a sweet supernatural romance unfolds when a college student connects with a female classmate via an old ham radio.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 49
RampantMovie · 2018 · 122m · Action, Horror, Drama17th century Korea. King Lee Jo of Joseon, a vassal of the Qing dynasty, is consumed by paranoia, believing he's surrounded by enemies. Meanwhile, a sinister evil surfaces aboard a merchant ship, and the exiled Prince Lee Cheung returns to the royal court. He must rally the few people capable of confronting both human adversaries and monstrous threats that endanger the kingdom's survival.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 50
Coin Locker GirlMovie · 2015 · 110m · Drama, ThrillerAbandoned in a subway coin locker, a baby girl is sold to Mother, a cold and ambitious loan shark and crime boss who controls an organ-harvesting operation in Incheon’s Chinatown. The girl, named Il-Young, grows into Mother's trusted enforcer, trained to take over her empire. But as Il-Young's loyalty weakens, a violent conflict erupts between them, triggering a brutal and devastating fight for power.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 51
Il MareMovie · 2000 · 96m · Fantasy, Drama, RomanceIn 1999, a young woman departs her peaceful home by the sea, leaving a note for the new residents instructing them to forward her mail. In 1997, a world-weary architect moves into the house and discovers the letter. He responds, and his reply reaches her, sparking a love story that unfolds across two years and two different timelines.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 52
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 - 53
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 - 54
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 - 55
Illang: The Wolf BrigadeMovie · 2018 · 138m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn 2029, a specialized police unit battles a terrorist organization seeking to prevent a national reunification, all while facing a hidden threat.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 56
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 - 57
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 - 58
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 - 59
WindstruckMovie · 2004 · 123m · Comedy, Romance, DramaPolice officer Kyung-jin is off duty when she pursues a suspected bag thief. She apprehends the individual, only to discover it's Myungwoo, a bystander who was actually attempting to catch the real criminal.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 60
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 - 61
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 - 62
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 - 63
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 - 64
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 - 65
Woman of FireMovie · 1971 · 100mA composer and his wife's peaceful life on a chicken farm is disrupted by the arrival of a captivating woman. Her presence stirs up unexpected complications and throws their world into chaos.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.9 - 66
V.I.P.Movie · 2017 · 128m · Crime, Thriller, ActionThe son of a powerful North Korean official embarks on a global killing spree. The film follows the escalating pursuit of the man as South Korea, North Korea, and Interpol join forces to track him down.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.7 - 67
The HousemaidMovie · 2010 · 107m · Thriller, DramaEun-yi takes a job as a maid in a wealthy businessman's mansion and quickly becomes the target of his unwanted advances. Feeling trapped, she finds herself compelled to comply. As a result, the women in the household conspire against her, forcing Eun-yi to fight back with equal determination to defend herself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 68
DerangedMovie · 2012 · 109m · Thriller, DramaA mysterious parasite infects the population, driving them to uncontrollable binges of eating and an insatiable thirst for water. The infected are unable to resist their urges, effectively controlled by the parasite's influence.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 69
The FluMovie · 2013 · 122m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerWhat starts as a flu outbreak rapidly escalates into a global pandemic. With rising fatalities and widespread fear, the government prepares drastic measures to control the spread.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5 - 70
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 - 71
DefaultMovie · 2018 · 114m · Drama, HistoryWith a week until South Korea faces sovereign default, Han Shi-hyun, a monetary policy team leader at the Bank of Korea, is assigned to a crisis team.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 72
Aimless BulletMovie · 1961 · 107m · DramaFollowing the Korean War, two brothers face hardship as they try to rebuild their lives. Chul-ho, a hardworking accountant with a wife expecting a child and a constant toothache, battles daily for his family's well-being. He perseveres despite the difficulties.
Yong-ho, a former soldier struggling with war-related injuries, finds it hard to adjust to civilian life. His battlefield experiences have left him feeling lost and uncertain. Together, the brothers navigate a difficult period in Korean history, discovering the importance of family, strength, and hope.
The film portrays the harsh realities of post-war Korea and the enduring human spirit that overcomes adversity. As Chul-ho and Yong-ho confront personal and societal challenges, it offers a moving story of brotherhood and resilience.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 73
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 - 74
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 - 75
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 - 76
The WitnessMovie · 2018 · 111m · Thriller, CrimeA regular guy sees a brutal killing and is drawn into a situation he can't escape.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 77
Fabricated CityMovie · 2017 · 126m · Action, Thriller, CrimeKwon Yoo is out of work, but he's a top leader in a virtual game. Suddenly, he's accused of murder. To clear his name, Kwon Yoo teams up with hacker Yeo-wool and they work together to solve the mystery.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.7 - 78
Kingdom: Ashin of the NorthMovie · 2021 · 92m · Drama, Fantasy, ThrillerDriven by grief and a thirst for revenge, a woman seeks justice for the destruction of her people and the murder of her family. Her quest is complicated by betrayal and the uncovering of a hidden truth.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 79
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 - 80
Zombie for SaleMovie · 2019 · 112m · Comedy, Horror, DramaA pharmaceutical company's secret experiments go wrong, resulting in the creation of a zombie. The unusual Park family discovers the creature and attempts to exploit it for personal gain.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 81
Fists of LegendMovie · 2013 · 153m · Action, DramaThree men with a history compete on a reality show centered around mixed martial arts. They face off against other contestants in fights for a chance to win prize money.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.2 - 82
Gangnam ZombieMovie · 2023 · 81mPeople living in the affluent Gangnam district of Seoul begin to experience strange and frightening symptoms, transforming into monstrous beings. A small number of people may be able to survive.IMDb 3.2TMDB 5.0 - 83
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 - 84
ForgottenMovie · 2017 · 108m · Thriller, Mystery, CrimeSeoul, South Korea, 1997. A young, anxious student named Jin-seok, along with his parents and successful older brother Yoo-seok, relocates to a new home. Soon, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague them, threatening their peaceful existence. As Jin-seok struggles to comprehend these inexplicable events, he begins to question his own sanity.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.9 - 85
Bunshinsaba: Ouija BoardMovie · 2004 · 92m · HorrorYu-jin and her blind mother relocate from Seoul to a quiet village. On her first day at the new school, Yu-jin becomes the target of bullying. She and other victims of cruelty decide to curse their tormentors using a Ouija board. The next day, one of the girls targeted by the curse bursts into flames and dies where Yu-jin placed the board. The following day, another victim also dies in a similar fiery incident, plunging the school into terror.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 86
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.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 87
Into the MirrorMovie · 2003 · 113m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerAfter a tragic incident that led to his partner's death, former police officer Woo Yeong-min takes a job as a security guard at a shopping mall, allowed by his uncle before its reopening. He's soon confronted with a series of strange deaths within the mall's walls and must confront his fear of mirrors while investigating the mystery behind the fire that originally shut the mall down.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 88
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 DaysMovie · 2018 · 141m · Action, Adventure, FantasyJa-hong, a spirit who has died, and his three protectors are nearing the end of their journey before being reborn. But as they face their final challenges, the protectors confront the painful reality of their past lives on Earth, a thousand years ago.IMDb 7.1TMDB 8.0 - 89
A Hard DayMovie · 2014 · 111m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryA corrupt homicide detective attempts to conceal a fatal car accident. He then finds himself haunted by a strange man who insists he saw what happened.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 90
The Case of Itaewon HomicideMovie · 2009 · 100mIn April 1997, a college student was murdered in a burger shop bathroom under mysterious circumstances. Two Korean-American teenagers were arrested and charged with murder, weapons possession, and withholding evidence. Neither suspect expresses regret for the crime, instead accusing the other of causing the death.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 91
DittoMovie · 2022 · 114m · Romance, DramaThis is a story about the bond of love and friendship that blossoms when a man and a woman unexpectedly connect through a radio.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 92
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 - 93
MoebiusMovie · 2013 · 89m · DramaConsumed by hatred for her husband, a wife wounds their son in a terrible act, setting the family on a path toward devastating consequences.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 94
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 - 95
The MoonMovie · 2023 · 129m · Drama, Adventure, Science FictionIn 2029, South Korea's lunar probe, named Woori, begins a landmark mission to the moon, captivating audiences worldwide.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.6 - 96
Memoir of a MurdererMovie · 2017 · 118m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerA man with a history as a serial killer is now battling Alzheimer's disease. He must protect his daughter from her new boyfriend, whose true nature is unsettlingly unclear. The boyfriend may also be a serial killer.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4 - 97
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 - 98
The Ring VirusMovie · 1999 · 110m · Horror, ThrillerJournalist Sun-ju begins investigating a series of strange deaths. Her investigation takes her to a disturbing resort where she finds a videotape filled with unsettling images. The tape reveals she's been cursed and must complete a mysterious task to break the spell, though the instructions are incomplete. As Sun-ju struggles to understand the curse's implications, her professional drive clashes with growing fear, leading her into a dangerous path where truth and horror intertwine.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.9 - 99
A Tale of Two SistersMovie · 2003 · 115m · Drama, Horror, MysteryTwo sisters come home from a mental institution and find themselves dealing with unsettling events and a difficult relationship with their stepmother. As strange things happen, long-hidden family secrets are revealed, making it hard to tell what's real and what's not.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 100
White ValentineMovie · 1999 · 101mJung-min writes letters to Hyun-jun, a young man in the army, falsely claiming to be a teacher and lying about her age. On her twentieth birthday, a 30-year-old man with sorrowful eyes moves into her village. Every night, he sends letters on pigeons to a lost love, launching them skyward with no expectation of a reply. Then, unexpectedly, he receives a letter in return. The pigeon letters reveal profound loneliness and sadness, and the two people end up meeting by chance.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8
