The Man Standing Next (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Man Standing Next is a thriller and drama film directed by Woo Min-ho, running about 114 minutes. “Loyalty. Betrayal. Execution.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of the President Park, who controls the KCIA, the organization with an edge over any branch of government. The director of KCIA, KIM Gyu-pyeong, is the seemingly most prospective second-in-command. In the midst of reign of fear, a former KCIA director, PARK Yong-gak who knows all about the government’s obscure operations, exiles to the U.S. where the investigation of ‘Koreagate’ is underway. As the tension escalates, the stifling political maneuvering by the all second-in-command’s unfolds.
Who’s in it. The Man Standing Next stars Lee Byung-hun as Kim Gyu-pyeong, Lee Sung-min as President Park, Kwak Do-won as Park Yong-gak and Lee Hee-jun as Kwak Sang-cheon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Man Standing Next has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Standing Next page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Standing Next tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Standing Next (2020)?
- In US, The Man Standing Next is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Standing Next worth watching?
- The Man Standing Next holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Man Standing Next?
- The Man Standing Next stars Lee Byung-hun, Lee Sung-min, Kwak Do-won, Lee Hee-jun and Kim So-jin.
- When was The Man Standing Next released?
- The Man Standing Next was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.