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The Policeman's Lineage

2022Movie2 h 0 minR

Crime
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes71%75%

A tense, fast-paced crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Lingering tension of two cops who will you trust.

A by-the-book police officer is assigned to secretly investigate a team leader who believes that the rules shouldn't stop an investigation. As the officer investigates further, his own attitudes begin to mirror the team leader's.

Feels like

  • Korean Noir
  • Undercover Investigation
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Crime Thriller
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Complex Characters
  • Social Commentary
  • Intense Drama

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Lee Kyu-man
Written by
Bae Young-ik, Joh Sasaki
Produced by
Lee Han-seung, Kim Min-kyung
Music by
Jang Young-gyu

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 2022 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
January 5, 2022
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Policeman's Lineage?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlexOnDemandKorea

In the United States, The Policeman's Lineage streams on Prime, Midnight Pulp, Kocowa, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush, Plex, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is The Policeman's Lineage worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 54).

Is The Policeman's Lineage in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.