Emergency Act 19 (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.2

Released in 2002, Emergency Act 19 is a comedy film directed by Kim Tae-gyu, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. All around the world, musicians and rock stars are being elected to their respective countries' highest offices. Paul McCartney is running for Prime Minister of England; Madonna's being tapped as the VP in the United States. The current prime minister and head of the army in Korea are disturbed by this trend, and concoct Emergency Order 19 to deal with the problem: ban all music. The film is famous for the many pop music celebrity cameos it features.
Who’s in it. Emergency Act 19 stars Kim Jang-hoon as Himself, Hong Kyung-min as Himself, Gong Hyo-jin as Min-ji and Noh Joo-hyun as Kim Min-ji's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Emergency Act 19 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emergency Act 19 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emergency Act 19 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emergency Act 19 (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emergency Act 19 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emergency Act 19 worth watching?
- Emergency Act 19 holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emergency Act 19?
- Emergency Act 19 stars Kim Jang-hoon, Hong Kyung-min, Gong Hyo-jin, Noh Joo-hyun and Kwon Hae-sung.
- When was Emergency Act 19 released?
- Emergency Act 19 was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
