Oldboy
"15 years of imprisonment, five days of vengeance."
Originally released in 2003. Oldboy is a drama/thriller film. directed by Park Chan-wook. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, and Kang Hye-jung
Synopsis
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (9,479 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.5M
5.8x return
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,500,000
Production Companies
- Show East
- Egg Film
- Cineclick Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldboy about?
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Who directed Oldboy?
Oldboy was directed by Park Chan-wook.
How long is Oldboy?
Oldboy has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Oldboy released?
Oldboy was released on November 21, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oldboy?
The main cast of Oldboy includes Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byeong-ok, Ji Dae-han.
Is Oldboy worth watching?
Oldboy has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 9,479 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.