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A Dirty Carnival

2006Movie2 h 21 min

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5

A brutally violent, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A world without trust and mercy.

A small-time thug who collects debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.

Feels like

  • Korean Crime Drama
  • Gangster
  • Small-Time Thug
  • Moral Conflict
  • Bleak
  • Violent
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Loyalty

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Yoo Ha
Written by
Yoo Ha
Produced by
Kim Mi-hee, Kim Ju-seong
Music by
Cho Young-wuk

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 17, 2006 · 2 h 21 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 17, 2006
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Dirty Carnival?"

Questions about A Dirty Carnival

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Dirty Carnival?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Dirty Carnival worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching A Dirty Carnival?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is A Dirty Carnival in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.