Moby Dick

2011·Movie
1h 52min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes––

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Moby Dick fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The truth is a lie.

A mysterious explosion occurs at the Balam Bridge in Seoul on November 20th, 1994. In front of hot-blooded local news reporter Lee Bang-Woo, Yoon Hyeok appears. Yoon Hyeok is from the same hometown as Lee Bang-Woo, but they haven't seen each other in a long time. Yoon Hyeok hands over documents to Lee Bang-Woo and hints that the case of the Balam Bridge was fabricated.
Conspiracy ThrillerPolitical IntrigueMystery & SuspenseKorean CinemaPsychological DepthSocial CommentarySlow BurnComplex NarrativeIntense Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Park In-je
Written by:
Park Sin-gyu, Park In-je, Lee Yoon-ho
Produced by:
Park Sin-gyu, You Jeong-hun, O Yeong-seok
Composed by:
Dalpalan, Choi Tae-young, Choi Tae-young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Moby Dick legally?

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Moby Dick is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Moby Dick worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moby Dick rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Moby Dick?

1 h 52 min

Moby Dick runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moby Dick?

Critics78
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Moby Dick higher (78) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Moby Dick in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Moby Dick?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Moby Dick in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Moby Dick use?

Large HamAdaptation DistillationAdaptational HeroismComposite CharacterAccordion to Most SailorsBrownfaceThe Only One Allowed to Defeat YouRiver of InsanityAdapted OutLocked into StrangenessAge LiftBook Dumb

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Moby Dick, including Large Ham, Adaptation Distillation, Adaptational Heroism.

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