The Kick (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2011, The Kick is an action and comedy film directed by Prachya Pinkaew, running about 94 minutes. “Martial Arts Action As Never Seen Before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Korean family made up of taekwondo experts moves to Thailand, where they set up a taekwondo gym. However, one member of the family, Taeju, wants to become a famous pop singer instead. The family becomes famous after stopping treasure robbers.
Who’s in it. The Kick stars Cho Jae-hyun as Moon, Ye Ji-won as Yoon, Na Tae-joo as Tae-yang and Taemi as Tae-mi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Kick has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $517.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kick page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kick 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 The Kick (2011)?
- In US, The Kick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kick worth watching?
- The Kick holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kick?
- The Kick stars Cho Jae-hyun, Ye Ji-won, Na Tae-joo, Taemi and Petchtai Wongkamlao.
- When was The Kick released?
- The Kick was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.