Decision to Leave (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 7.4

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Released in 2022, Decision to Leave is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook, running about 138 minutes. “The Closer You Look, The Harder You Fall.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.

Who’s in it. Decision to Leave stars Tang Wei as Seo-rae, Park Hae-il as Jang Hae-joon, Lee Jung-hyun as Jeong-ahn and Park Yong-woo as Lim Ho-shin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Decision to Leave has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decision to Leave page.

If you liked it. Fans of Decision to Leave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Decision to Leave (2022)?
In US, Decision to Leave is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Decision to Leave worth watching?
Decision to Leave holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Decision to Leave?
Decision to Leave stars Tang Wei, Park Hae-il, Lee Jung-hyun, Park Yong-woo and Go Kyung-pyo.
When was Decision to Leave released?
Decision to Leave was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.