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The Chaser

2008·Movie
2h 5min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic647.9Rotten Tomatoes82%89%
IMDb7.8Metacritic647.9Rotten Tomatoes82%89%

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Relentless energy, masterful craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Intrigue10
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The hunter and the hunted, the ultimate chase begins.

Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client, whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.
South Korean Crime ThrillerRelentless PursuitGritty & VisceralHigh TensionPsychological IntensityDark & BleakUnsettling Serial KillerFast-Paced ActionCharacter-Driven SuspenseUrban Underbelly

Crew

Directed by:
Na Hong-jin
Written by:
Na Hong-jin, Hong Won-chan, Lee Shin-ho
Produced by:
Miky Lee, Ku Tae-jin, Yoon In-beom
Composed by:
Kim Jun-seok, Choi Yong-rock, Kim Sin-yong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Chaser

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Chaser legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

The Chaser is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Chaser worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Chaser rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Chaser?

2 h 5 min

The Chaser runs 2 h 5 min.

Is The Chaser based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Chaser?

Critics73
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate The Chaser higher (82) than critics (73). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Chaser a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$36 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 13.8 times its budget.

What language is The Chaser in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Chaser?

25ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIN+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chaser in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Chaser use?

I Shall Taunt YouBased on a True StoryEgocentrically ReligiousFreudian ExcuseThe Quiet OneBlack-and-Gray MoralityGory Discretion ShotDirty CopCruel and Unusual DeathContrived CoincidenceCombat PragmatismBittersweet Endingand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Chaser, including I Shall Taunt You, Based on a True Story, Egocentrically Religious.