Small Town Rivals (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2007, Small Town Rivals is a comedy film directed by Jang Kyu-sung, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Cho Chun-sam and Noh Dae-gyu, now both in their thirties, are old friends who went to the same elementary school. In their school days, Chun-sam was always the ambitious class president, while Dae-gyu had to settle for a role as vice president. Twenty years later their roles are reversed: Chun-sam is now a humble farmer who has assumed the post of village chief in his hometown, while Dae-gyu is the newly elected county magistrate. At first, Chun-sam asks his old friend for favours regarding the development of his village, but these requests are turned down. Later, when Dae-gyu proposes building a nuclear waste disposal facility in the county, Chun-sam leads demonstrations against the plan, turning old friends into bitter rivals.
Who’s in it. Small Town Rivals stars Yoo Hae-jin as Noh Dae-gyu, Cha Seung-won as Cho Chun-sam, Byun Hee-bong and Choi Jung-won as Nam-ok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Small Town Rivals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Town Rivals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Small Town Rivals tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Small Town Rivals (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Small Town Rivals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Small Town Rivals worth watching?
- Small Town Rivals holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Small Town Rivals?
- Small Town Rivals stars Yoo Hae-jin, Cha Seung-won, Byun Hee-bong, Choi Jung-won and Kim Bo-ra.
- When was Small Town Rivals released?
- Small Town Rivals was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.