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The Net

2016·Movie
1h 54min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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The Net fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A man trapped in the net against his will.

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

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Net

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Where can I stream The Net legally?

The Net is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Net worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Net?

1 h 54 min

The Net runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Net?

Critics86
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Net higher (86) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Net in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Net?

6FRITKRNOPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Net in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.