Rough Cut (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Rough Cut is an action and drama film directed by Jang Hoon, running about 113 minutes. “Only one lead character, The one who wins takes the spot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gang-pae is #2 gangster in his organization who longs to become an actor. Su-ta is a superstar actor who takes on the role of a gangster in an action movie called Rough Cut. When another actor leaves the set due to Su-tas violent ways, the production is on the verge of shutting down. Su-ta asks Gang-pae, whom he met by chance, to play alongside him in the movie in order to save the production.
Who’s in it. Rough Cut stars So Ji-sub as Lee Kang-pae, Kang Ji-hwan as Jang Soo-ta, Hong Soo-hyun as Kang Mi-na and Ko Chang-seok as Director Bong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rough Cut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rough Cut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough Cut 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 Rough Cut (2008)?
- In US, Rough Cut is available to stream on AsianCrush. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rough Cut worth watching?
- Rough Cut holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rough Cut?
- Rough Cut stars So Ji-sub, Kang Ji-hwan, Hong Soo-hyun, Ko Chang-seok and Gong Jeong-hwan.
- When was Rough Cut released?
- Rough Cut was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.