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Bad Guy

2002·Movie
1h 42min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers youYou're watching with family

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Trapped in a world of pleasure and pain...

A pimp enforcer takes revenge on a woman who rejected his advances by tricking her into prostitution, but complications arise.
Dark Psychological ThrillerCrime & RevengeExploitationMelodramaticBleak RealismIntenseMorally AmbiguousSocially CriticalKorean Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bad Guy legally?

Bad Guy is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Guy worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Guy rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bad Guy?

1 h 42 min

Bad Guy runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Guy?

Critics47
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Bad Guy higher (68) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bad Guy in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Guy?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Guy in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.