Oldboy (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2003, Oldboy is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook, running about 120 minutes. “Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Weep, and you weep alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate businessman seeks revenge on his captors.
Who’s in it. Oldboy stars Choi Min-sik as Oh Dae-su, Yoo Ji-tae as Lee Woo-jin, Kang Hye-jung as Mi-do and Kim Byeong-ok as Mr. Han, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Oldboy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $17.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Oldboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oldboy 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 Oldboy (2003)?
- In US, Oldboy is available to 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 Oldboy worth watching?
- Oldboy holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Oldboy?
- Oldboy stars Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byeong-ok and Ji Dae-han.
- When was Oldboy released?
- Oldboy was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.