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Extreme Job

2019·Movie
1h 51min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes83%83%

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The RokuRakuten Viki

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Extreme Job fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

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.
Korean Action ComedyUndercover Chicken RestaurantBuddy Cop DynamicsHeartwarming Ensemble CastWitty DialogueSatirical Crime ThrillerFeel-Good BlockbusterChaotic but CharmingFamily Bonding Film

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Byeong-heon, Kim Hye-young
Written by:
Lee Byeong-heon, Bae Se-young, Moon Chung-il
Produced by:
Heo Min-heoi, Lee Jong-seok, Kim Sung-hwan
Composed by:
Kim Tae-seong, On Se-woong, An Ki-sung

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Extreme Job

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Extreme Job legally?

The RokuRakuten Viki

Extreme Job 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 Extreme Job worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Extreme Job rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Extreme Job?

1 h 51 min

Extreme Job runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Extreme Job?

Critics83
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Extreme Job much the same way.

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.

What language is Extreme Job in?

KoreanJapaneseChinese

It was made in Korean, with some Japanese, Chinese. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Extreme Job?

20ATBECACHDEESFRGBHKIDJPKRLUMY+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Extreme Job in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Extreme Job use?

Brick JokeAccidental PervertJurisdiction FrictionDa ChiefCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassLimited Advancement OpportunitiesGone Horribly RightTempting FateGilligan CutForeign Culture FetishLethal ChefSure, Let's Go with Thatand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Extreme Job, including Brick Joke, Accidental Pervert, Jurisdiction Friction.