On the Pitch (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, On the Pitch is a notable film directed by Gye Yun-Sik, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. As the World Cup gets started in 2002, a North Korean squad commander (Lee Seong-jae) stationed at the DMZ who is crazy about football is frustrated that he cannot participate in the excitement in the South. He loves football so much that he even memorizes all the names of the members of the South Korean national team. One night during a search operation in which the leader and his troops chase a boar to satisfy their hunger, they come face to face with soldiers from South Korea. It doesn’t take long for the soldiers to discover that they share a love of football and they begin secret radio communications so they can listen to matches together. When their secret is uncovered, the squad leader and his troops must find a way out of the situation.
Who’s in it. On the Pitch stars Lee Sung-jae as Northern group first squad command, Jung Kyung-ho as Corporal Joo Geun-chi, Choi Ji-hyeon as Female police of radio team and Yoo Tae-woong as Northern investigative general, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, On the Pitch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Pitch page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Pitch (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Pitch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Pitch worth watching?
- On the Pitch holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Pitch?
- On the Pitch stars Lee Sung-jae, Jung Kyung-ho, Choi Ji-hyeon, Yoo Tae-woong and Choo Sang-Rok.
- When was On the Pitch released?
- On the Pitch was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.