Running Wild (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2006, Running Wild is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Kim Seong-soo, running about 124 minutes. “Justice by any means necessary.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A grissled cop with tendencies towards excessive force teams up with an ambitious and righteous prosecutor to track down a dangerous crime boss whom they both want desperately to catch. But their quarry resorts to devious methods to stall their investigation and eventually turn them against each other. Now the stage is set for a dangerous triangle.

Who’s in it. Running Wild stars Kwon Sang-woo as Jang Do-young, Yoo Ji-tae as Oh Jin-woo, Son Byung-ho as Yoo Kang-jin and Uhm Ji-won as Kang Joo-hee, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Running Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Wild page.

If you liked it. Fans of Running Wild 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 Running Wild (2006)?
In US, Running Wild is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Running Wild worth watching?
Running Wild holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Running Wild?
Running Wild stars Kwon Sang-woo, Yoo Ji-tae, Son Byung-ho, Uhm Ji-won and Lee Han-wi.
When was Running Wild released?
Running Wild was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.