The Spy Gone North (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, The Spy Gone North is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Yoon Jong-bin, running about 138 minutes. “In the lasting days of the Cold War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
Who’s in it. The Spy Gone North stars Hwang Jung-min as Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong, Lee Sung-min as Ri Myeong-woon, Cho Jin-woong as Choi Hak-seong and Ju Ji-hoon as Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Spy Gone North 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 The Spy Gone North page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy Gone North tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy Gone North (2018)?
- In US, The Spy Gone North 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 The Spy Gone North worth watching?
- The Spy Gone North holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spy Gone North?
- The Spy Gone North stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong, Ju Ji-hoon and Jung So-ri.
- When was The Spy Gone North released?
- The Spy Gone North was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.