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The Net

2016Movie1 h 54 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes86%69%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes86%69%

Summary

A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
Kim Ki-duk
Written by
Kim Ki-duk
Produced by
Kim Soon-mo
Music by
Kim Young-ho, An Ki-sung, Go Ah-young

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Facts

October 6, 2016 · 1 h 54 min · Drama

Released
October 6, 2016
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Box office
$599,913
Available in
6 countries

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Questions about The Net

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Net worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will I feel good after watching The Net?

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

Is The Net in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.