Running 7 Dogs (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Running 7 Dogs is an action and comedy film directed by Joo-man Kim, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Part time taxi driver and full time bum Ki-hoon lives one day at a time. His only wish is to live happily ever after with Hyun-hee. One day, Ki-hoon runs over a man while driving at dawn and it is only the beginning of his troubles. That same day, before the car accident, a corrupt businessman's mistress and her lover are hiding in a hotel room after having taken off with the man's dirty funds. But their happiness is short lived when things go haywire due to the man's cronies, cops and mistaken identities. As hitmen, cops, and the two lovers get entangled, one of them runs out with the money. But soon he runs into Ki-hoon's taxi and the man is killed on the spot. Ki-hoon thinks his luck has changed for the best when discovers the cash and leaves it in the care of Hyun-hee as she works her shift in a convenience store. Now the hitmen and the cops are hot on the trail of Ki-hoon. The paths of these unfortunate individuals come to a head at the convenience store.

Who’s in it. Running 7 Dogs stars Lee Ji-hyeon as Hyun-Hee, Jo Deok-hyeon and Jung Eun-Chan as Ki-Hoon.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Running 7 Dogs has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running 7 Dogs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Running 7 Dogs 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.