The Spy (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, The Spy is a comedy and drama film directed by Jang Jin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.
Who’s in it. The Spy stars Park Jin-hee as Hwa-yi, Park In-hwan as Mr. Oh, Yu Oh-seong as Li Cheol-jin and Jung Young-sook as Mrs. Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Spy 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 The Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spy worth watching?
- The Spy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spy?
- The Spy stars Park Jin-hee, Park In-hwan, Yu Oh-seong, Jung Young-sook and Shin Ha-kyun.
- When was The Spy released?
- The Spy was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.