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Miracle in Cell No. 7

2013Movie2 h 8 min

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or romance.

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Story

If caught, they're all doomed!

A story about a mentally ill man wrongfully imprisoned for murder and his relationship with his 6 year old daughter.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Drama
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Injustice & Redemption
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • Prison Life
  • Social Critique
  • Profoundly Moving
  • Tearjerker
  • Hopeful Resilience

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Lee Hwan-kyung
Written by
Kim Hwang-sung, Kim Yeong-seok, Lee Hwan-kyung
Produced by
Kim Min-gi, Lee Sang-Hun, Lim Min-sub
Music by
Lee Dong-jun

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Facts

January 23, 2013 · 2 h 8 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 23, 2013
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Box office
$80 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Acquitted Too Late, All Men Are Perverts, Ripped from the Headlines +9

  • Acquitted Too Late
  • All Men Are Perverts
  • Ripped from the Headlines
  • A Birthday, Not a Break
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Kindhearted Simpleton
  • No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
  • Papa Wolf
  • Happily Adopted
  • Karma Houdini
  • Clear Their Name
  • Dirty Cop

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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Questions about Miracle in Cell No. 7

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1 and Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5).

Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Miracle in Cell No. 7 make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.