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Default

2018·Movie
1h 54min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A week before the national bankruptcy.

Only one week left until South Korea will go under sovereign default. Han Shi-hyun is a leader of the monetary policy team at the Bank of Korea. and is assigned to a crisis team.
Financial CrisisPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryEconomic ThrillerMoral DilemmaCharacter-DrivenKorean CinemaBleak Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Default

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Where can I stream Default legally?

Default is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Default worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Default?

1 h 54 min

Default runs 1 h 54 min.

Is Default based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Default?

Critics78
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Default much the same way.

What language is Default in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Default?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Default in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.