Start-Up (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Start-Up is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Choi Jung-yol, running about 102 minutes. “It's time to grow up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taek-il recklessly leaves home, defying his mother who asks him to go to college. In the unfamiliar neighborhood, he happens to get a job as a delivery man for a Chinese restaurant. And he mingles with new people such as Geo-seok, a chef, and Kyung-ju, a boxer. Meanwhile, Sang-pil, a friend of Taek-il, enters the private loan business to make money. At first, it seems easy to make a big fortune, but soon he finds himself in pain as he faces unexpected things.
Who’s in it. Start-Up stars Ma Dong-seok as Geo-seok, Park Jeong-min as Taek-il, Jung Hae-in as Sang-pil and Yum Jung-ah as Jeong-hye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Start-Up 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 Start-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Start-Up 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 Start-Up (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Start-Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Start-Up worth watching?
- Start-Up holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Start-Up?
- Start-Up stars Ma Dong-seok, Park Jeong-min, Jung Hae-in, Yum Jung-ah and Choi Sung-eun.
- When was Start-Up released?
- Start-Up was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.