The Tower (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, The Tower is an action and drama film directed by Kim Ji-hoon, running about 121 minutes. “Tower Sky. 108 Stories. Survive at any cost.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tower Sky, a luxurious building complex, has organised a lavish Christmas party for its VIP guests. However, things go awry when a fire breaks out and thousands of lives are endangered.
Who’s in it. The Tower stars Sol Kyung-gu as Kang Young-ki, Son Ye-jin as Seo Yoon-hee, Kim Sang-kyung as Lee Dae-ho and Jo Min-ah as Lee Ha-na, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tower has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $36.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tower (2012)?
- In US, The Tower is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tower worth watching?
- The Tower holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tower?
- The Tower stars Sol Kyung-gu, Son Ye-jin, Kim Sang-kyung, Jo Min-ah and Kim In-kwon.
- When was The Tower released?
- The Tower was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.