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Extreme Job

2019Movie1 h 51 min

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes83%83%

A hopeful, wholesome action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Part-time frying chicken, full-time undercover.

A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.

Feels like

  • Korean Action Comedy
  • Undercover Chicken Restaurant
  • Buddy Cop Dynamics
  • Heartwarming Ensemble Cast
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Satirical Crime Thriller
  • Feel-Good Blockbuster
  • Chaotic but Charming
  • Family Bonding Film

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Lee Byeong-heon
Written by
Moon Chung-il
Produced by
Lee Jong-seok, Ko Dae-seok, Choi Yun-ho
Music by
Kim Tae-seong, Choi Jung-in

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 23, 2019 · 1 h 51 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
January 23, 2019
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Japanese, Chinese
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$125 million
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Brick Joke, Accidental Pervert, Jurisdiction Friction +9

  • Brick Joke
  • Accidental Pervert
  • Jurisdiction Friction
  • Da Chief
  • Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass
  • Limited Advancement Opportunities
  • Gone Horribly Right
  • Tempting Fate
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Foreign Culture Fetish
  • Lethal Chef
  • Sure, Let's Go with That

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Extreme Job?"

Questions about Extreme Job

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Extreme Job?

The RokuRakuten Viki

In the United States, Extreme Job streams on Rakuten Viki, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Extreme Job worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is Extreme Job okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Extreme Job make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Extreme Job?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Extreme Job a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$125 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $125 million worldwide, 15.4 times its budget.

Is Extreme Job in English?

KoreanJapaneseChinese

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