Idol (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Idol is a thriller film directed by Lee Su-jin, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. In this political thriller, a politician finds his wife in the garage. She is cleaning her son's bloodstained car, which has just run over a person.
Who’s in it. Idol stars Han Suk-kyu as Myung-hui, Sol Kyung-gu as Joong-sik, Chun Woo-hee as Ryeon-hwa and Yoo Seung-mok as Attorney Hwang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Idol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Idol tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Idol (2019)?
- In US, Idol is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Idol worth watching?
- Idol holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Idol?
- Idol stars Han Suk-kyu, Sol Kyung-gu, Chun Woo-hee, Yoo Seung-mok and Hyun Bong-sik.
- When was Idol released?
- Idol was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.