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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Oldboy worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 78).
Can I half-watch Oldboy?
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.
Will I feel good after watching Oldboy?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Was Oldboy a box office hit?
Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.
Is Oldboy in English?
No, it was made in Korean.
What tropes does Oldboy use?
TV Tropes lists 193 tropes for it, including Big "NO!", Hypocrite, and Mutilation Interrogation.