Default (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 7.1

Default poster

Released in 2018, Default is a drama and history film directed by Choi Kook-hee, running about 114 minutes. “A week before the national bankruptcy.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Only one week left until South Korea will go under sovereign default. Han Shi-Hyun is a leader of the monetary policy team at the Bank of Korea. and is assigned to a crisis team.

Who’s in it. Default stars Yoo Ah-in as Yoon Jung-hak, Kim Hye-soo as Han Si-hyun, Heo Joon-ho as Gap-su and Jo Woo-jin as Vice-Minister of Finance, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Default has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Default page.

If you liked it. Fans of Default tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Default (2018)?
In US, Default is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and 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 Default worth watching?
Default holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Default?
Default stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hye-soo, Heo Joon-ho, Jo Woo-jin and Vincent Cassel.
When was Default released?
Default was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.