The Yellow Sea (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2010, The Yellow Sea is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Na Hong-jin, running about 141 minutes. “The only thing he must not have crossed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Sea stars Ha Jung-woo as Kim Gu-nam, Kim Yoon-seok as Myun Jeong-hak, Cho Seong-ha as Kim Tae-won and Lee Cheol-min as Choi Seong-nam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Yellow Sea has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yellow Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Sea tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Sea (2010)?
- In US, The Yellow Sea is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Yellow Sea worth watching?
- The Yellow Sea holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Yellow Sea?
- The Yellow Sea stars Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yoon-seok, Cho Seong-ha, Lee Cheol-min and Kwak Do-won.
- When was The Yellow Sea released?
- The Yellow Sea was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.