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3-Iron

2004Movie1 h 28 minR

DramaRomance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic728.1Rotten Tomatoes87%94%

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

In the quietness of empty houses, love finds a voice.

A drifter lives in people's houses while they are away and repays them by doing chores for them. His life changes when he meets a beautiful woman who wants to escape her unhappy marriage.

Feels like

  • Contemplative Romance
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Quietly Observational
  • Unique Premise
  • Visually Poetic
  • Korean Cinema
  • Intimate & Restrained
  • Psychological Depth
  • Subtle Performance

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kim Ki-duk
Written by
Kim Ki-duk
Produced by
Kim Ki-duk, Suh Young-joo, Kang Yeong-gu
Music by
Slvian

Everyone

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Facts

October 15, 2004 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
October 15, 2004
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea, Japan
Box office
$3 million
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream 3-Iron?"

Questions about 3-Iron

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 3-Iron?

In the United States, you can rent or buy 3-Iron from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 3-Iron worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 72).

Is 3-Iron good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is 3-Iron plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 3-Iron in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.