Modern Boy (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Modern Boy is a drama, war and romance film directed by Jung Ji-woo, running about 121 minutes. “What's Harder than Fighting Imperialism? Try Finding Lost Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Japanese occupation, a Korean modern boy, who wants to fit in with the Japanese, falls in love with a Korean freedom fighter.
Who’s in it. Modern Boy stars Park Hae-il as Lee Hae-myung, Kim Hye-soo as Jo Nan-sil, Kim Nam-gil as Hidaka Shinsuke and Kim Joon-bae as Baek Sang-heo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Modern Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Boy (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modern Boy worth watching?
- Modern Boy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modern Boy?
- Modern Boy stars Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Nam-gil, Kim Joon-bae and Kim Young-jae.
- When was Modern Boy released?
- Modern Boy was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.