The Face Reader fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Emotionally reserved
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Standout cinematography
Nerve-racking and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
The Face Reader is nerve-racking, fast-paced, and violent.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, politics, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, politics, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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Look fate in the face.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Face Reader is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence.
2 h 20 min
The Face Reader runs 2 h 20 min.
It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.
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6.8
