Going by the Book (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, Going by the Book is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Ra Hee-chan, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The chief of Sampo City Police Office, Seung-u, organizes a simulation of a bank robbery, but a by-the-book cop gets too caught up in the role playing in which the simulation doesn't go the way he had anticipated.
Who’s in it. Going by the Book stars Jung Jae-young as Jeong Do-man, Son Byung-ho as Lee Seung-woo, Lee Young-eun as Jeon Da-hye and Shin Goo as Do-man's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Going by the Book has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going by the Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going by the Book 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 Going by the Book (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Going by the Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Going by the Book worth watching?
- Going by the Book holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Going by the Book?
- Going by the Book stars Jung Jae-young, Son Byung-ho, Lee Young-eun, Shin Goo and Lee Yong-yi.
- When was Going by the Book released?
- Going by the Book was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.