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Tunnel

2016·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
IMDb6.8Metacritic687.4Rotten Tomatoes100%81%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

When all collapsed, only hope remained.

A man is on his way home when the poorly constructed tunnel he is driving through collapses, leaving him trapped leaving himself for the unexpected whilst emergency services struggle to help.
Survival ThrillerTrapped-Person DramaSocial CritiqueMan vs. NatureKorean CinemaPsychological TensionBleak RealismIntense Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Seong-hun, Kim Jin-seok
Written by:
Kim Seong-hun, So Jae-won, Park Song-i
Produced by:
Billy Acumen, You Jeong-hun, Kim Do-su
Composed by:
Gang Hye-yeong, Mok Yeong-jin, Mok Yeong-jin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tunnel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tunnel legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaHi-YAHPlexOnDemandKoreaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Tunnel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and OnDemandKorea. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tunnel worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tunnel rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Tunnel?

2 h 6 min

Tunnel runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tunnel?

Critics84
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Tunnel higher (84) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Tunnel a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$52 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 52.4 times its budget.

What language is Tunnel in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Tunnel?

41ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEECESFR+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tunnel in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tunnel use?

Hostile WeatherCorrupt Corporate ExecutivePrimal FearOne-Word TitleDeus ex MachinaScenery GornOutrun the FireballInfinite FlashlightHope SpotShock CollarSuper Cell ReceptionBuried Aliveand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Tunnel, including Hostile Weather, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Primal Fear.