The Mayor (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, The Mayor is a thriller and drama film directed by Park In-je, running about 130 minutes. “All and every aspect of a person pursing one's ambition.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.
Who’s in it. The Mayor stars Choi Min-sik as Byeon Jong-gu, Kwak Do-won as Shim Hyeok-soo, Shim Eun-kyung as Park Kyeong and Moon So-ri as Jung Jae-yi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Mayor 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 The Mayor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mayor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mayor (2017)?
- In US, The Mayor 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 The Mayor worth watching?
- The Mayor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mayor?
- The Mayor stars Choi Min-sik, Kwak Do-won, Shim Eun-kyung, Moon So-ri and Ra Mi-ran.
- When was The Mayor released?
- The Mayor was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.