Chaw (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2009, Chaw is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Shin Jung-won, running about 121 minutes. “This Time Mankind Is Pork.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black comedy about the events that are set into motion in a town after a man-eating boar goes on a rampage.
Who’s in it. Chaw stars Uhm Tae-woong as Kim Sun-kyeong, Jung Yu-mi as Su-ryeon, Jeong Yoon-min as Officer and Josiah D. Lee as Hyung Sa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Chaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chaw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chaw (2009)?
- In US, Chaw is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chaw worth watching?
- Chaw holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chaw?
- Chaw stars Uhm Tae-woong, Jung Yu-mi, Jeong Yoon-min, Josiah D. Lee and Yoon Je-moon.
- When was Chaw released?
- Chaw was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.