Bad Guy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Bad Guy is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Kim Ki-duk, running about 100 minutes. “Trapped in a world of pleasure and pain...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A criminal who runs a brothel becomes obsessed with a beautiful college student. When she rejects him he sets her up by introducing her to a loan shark and when she can't pay, she is forced into working in the brothel. But when she gets the chance to escape she realizes she cannot return to her former life.
Who’s in it. Bad Guy stars Cho Jae-hyun as Han-ki, Seo Won as Sun-hwa, Kim Yun-tae as Yun-tae and Choi Deok-moon as Myeong-su, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bad Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $62.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cineverse and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Guy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Guy (2001)?
- In US, Bad Guy is available to stream on FlixFling and Cineverse, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Guy worth watching?
- Bad Guy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Guy?
- Bad Guy stars Cho Jae-hyun, Seo Won, Kim Yun-tae, Choi Deok-moon and Choi Yoon-young.
- When was Bad Guy released?
- Bad Guy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.