Born to Kill (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1996, Born to Kill is an action and drama film directed by Jang Hyeon-su, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Kil is a professional hitman, who leads a very lonely life composed of a pack of Marlboro, instant noodle, cash in the freezer, a knife, a motorcycle and Chichi, a pet monkey. But when he bumped into a beautiful call girl Suha, his life could never be the same...

Who’s in it. Born to Kill stars Jung Woo-sung as Kil, Shim Eun-ha as Soo-ha, Jung Doo-hong as Worker and Kim Hae-gon as Man, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Born to Kill 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 Born to Kill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Born to Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Born to Kill (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Born to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Born to Kill worth watching?
Born to Kill holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Born to Kill?
Born to Kill stars Jung Woo-sung, Shim Eun-ha, Jung Doo-hong, Kim Hae-gon and Jo Jun-hyeong.
When was Born to Kill released?
Born to Kill was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.