The Plan (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 8.5

The Plan poster

Released in 2017, The Plan is a documentary film directed by Choi Jin-sung, running about 102 minutes. “Where did the one vote go? Reveal the mystery the 2012 elections left behind!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Let's look back at the 18th presidential vote. The 13,500 ballot boxes were taken to 251 ballot count locations and were sorted by 1,300 automatic ballot openers. The chairman announced the sorted data and soon it was announced to the public. But something strange happened. The 251 ballot count locations found 'a number' that have the same pattern. Scientists, mathematicians, statistician and hackers from all over the country start looking into the secret of 'this number'. The result is tremendously shocking...

Who’s in it. The Plan stars Kim Ou-joon as Himself, Park Geun-hye as Herself (archive footage) and Moon Jae-in as Himself (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Plan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plan page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Plan tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Plan (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Plan worth watching?
The Plan holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Plan?
The Plan stars Kim Ou-joon, Park Geun-hye and Moon Jae-in.
When was The Plan released?
The Plan was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.