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Oldboy
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Park Chan-wook. With Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWith no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Oldboy.
MoviHero lists November 21, 2003 as the release date for Oldboy. Park Chan-wook is the listed director. The listed cast includes Choi Min-sik as Oh Dae-su, Yoo Ji-tae as Lee Woo-jin, Kang Hye-jung as Mi-do, Kim Byeong-ok as Mr. Han. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 21, 2003
GenresMystery · Thriller
Runtime2h
DirectorPark Chan-wook
CastChoi Min-sik as Oh Dae-su, Yoo Ji-tae as Lee Woo-jin, Kang Hye-jung as Mi-do, Kim Byeong-ok as Mr. Han
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Oldboy right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Oldboy runs 2h. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
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These share a listed genre with Oldboy. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
But shorterGreatest Performance2026 · 1h 23m
37 minutes shorter (1h 23m). Shared genre: mystery, thriller.
But less emotionally intenseThe Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra2026 · 1h 59mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: mystery, thriller.
But less demandingThe Fixation2026 · 2h 3mEstimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: thriller.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 10,373 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Oldboy
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“This is definitely one of the films to see before you die.”
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“I’m sure that all of you can always spot a film with good acting, superb plot and great cinematography easily but when it comes to…”
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“Just about everyone I’d spoken to about this film recommended it to me.”
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“This is not just a film you watch, it’s a film you experience.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“As I expected, I can't get along with anyone today either.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLee Woo-jinLee Woo-jin appears in Oldboy (2003).Open character guide otherNo Joo-hwanNo Joo-hwan appears in Oldboy (2003).Open character guide otherOh Dae-suOh Dae-su appears in Oldboy (2003).Open character guide otherMr. HanMr. Han appears in Oldboy (2003).Open character guide otherMi-doMi-do appears in Oldboy (2003).Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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