The Whistleblower (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2014, The Whistleblower is a drama film directed by Yim Soon-rye, running about 113 minutes. “You can't hide the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lee Jang-hwan receives widespread acclaim and media attention after successfully cloning human embryo stem cells. A TV news program PD, Yoon Min-cheol, receives a phone call from an anonymous source who says he has worked with Dr. Lee on the stem cell project. The source blows the whistle on Lee's work, revealing how Lee fabricated research results and engaged in unethical practices.
Who’s in it. The Whistleblower stars Park Hae-il as Yoon Min-cheol, Lee Kyung-young as Lee Jang-hwan, Yoo Yeon-seok as Shim Min-ho and Park Won-sang as Lee Sung-ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Whistleblower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whistleblower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whistleblower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whistleblower (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Whistleblower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Whistleblower worth watching?
- The Whistleblower holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Whistleblower?
- The Whistleblower stars Park Hae-il, Lee Kyung-young, Yoo Yeon-seok, Park Won-sang and Ryu Hyun-kyung.
- When was The Whistleblower released?
- The Whistleblower was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.