Open City (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Open City is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Lee Sang-gi, running about 112 minutes. “Nothing is what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek Jang-mi from danger, only to discover that she is the boss of the gang he has been tracking.
Who’s in it. Open City stars Son Ye-jin as Baek Jang-mi, Kim Myung-min as Jo Dae-yeong, Kim Hae-sook as Kang Man-ok and Kim Joon-bae as Franken, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Open City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Open City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open City 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 Open City (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Open City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Open City worth watching?
- Open City holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Open City?
- Open City stars Son Ye-jin, Kim Myung-min, Kim Hae-sook, Kim Joon-bae and Park Sung-woong.
- When was Open City released?
- Open City was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.