The Culprit (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, The Culprit is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Koh Jung-wook, running about 100 minutes. “After his wife was killed, he began doubting everything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Someone brutally murders Young-hoon’s wife. A hair sample was found on his wife’s body and the detectives use it to trace it back to his friend Joon-sung and locks him up. Seemingly becoming a murder’s wife overnight, Da-yeon asks Young-hoon to testify on his behalf but when he doesn’t show up for the trial, she goes to visit him at his house.
Who’s in it. The Culprit stars Song Sae-byuk as Lee Yeong-hoon, Yoo Sun as Jeong Da-yeon, Jang Hyuk-jin as Park Sang-min and Oh Min-seok as Kim Joon-seong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Culprit sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Culprit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Culprit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Culprit (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Culprit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Culprit worth watching?
- The Culprit holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Culprit?
- The Culprit stars Song Sae-byuk, Yoo Sun, Jang Hyuk-jin, Oh Min-seok and Han Soo-yeon.
- When was The Culprit released?
- The Culprit was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.