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The Spy Gone North

2018Movie2 h 18 minPG-13

DramaThriller
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic696.9Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A slow-burning, gripping drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

In the lasting days of the Cold War.

South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.

Feels like

  • Espionage Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • North Korea
  • Undercover Operation
  • Character-Driven
  • Realistic
  • Tense
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • 1990s Setting

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
Yoon Jong-bin
Written by
Yoon Jong-bin, Kwon Sung-hui
Produced by
Park Myeong-chan, Han Jae-duk, Kuk Su-ran
Music by
Cho Young-wuk

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Facts

August 8, 2018 · 2 h 18 min · PG-13

Released
August 8, 2018
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Japanese, English, Chinese
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$3,175
Available in
39 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spy Gone North?"

Questions about The Spy Gone North

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Where can I stream The Spy Gone North?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, The Spy Gone North streams on Rakuten Viki. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Spy Gone North worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Spy Gone North okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Spy Gone North in English?

KoreanJapaneseEnglishChinese

No, it was made in Korean, with some Japanese, English, and Chinese.