Top Star (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Top Star is a drama film directed by Park Joong-hoon, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Actor Park Joong-hoon makes his directorial debut with this tale of a talent manager, Taeshik, who is discovered as an actor himself and sees his success quickly surpass that of his prior client. But Taeshik is compelled to hold on to his stardom through any vile means necessary. He recalls Alain Delon’s Tom Ripley in Purple Noon. As Tom Ripley had wanted everything the millionaire and his girlfriend had, Taeshik also wants everything that his former employer Wonjoon had. Having taken.
Who’s in it. Top Star stars Uhm Tae-woong as Tae-sik, So E Hyun as Mi-na, Kim Min-jun as Won-joon and Kim Soo-ro as Choi Kang-chul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Top Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Star (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Top Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Top Star worth watching?
- Top Star holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Star?
- Top Star stars Uhm Tae-woong, So E Hyun, Kim Min-jun, Kim Soo-ro and Lee Jae-hyeok.
- When was Top Star released?
- Top Star was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.