Imbecile (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1985, Imbecile is a notable film directed by Lee Doo-yong, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. They're a five-member girl group, Thriller. They might have chosen different paths in life but when it comes to music, they share the same ideals, led by their manager Seok. Taking after his policeman father, Seok is a man's man, helping the girls through their failures and sharing their happiness in success. He's a righteous, strong man ready to protect them whenever they fall in danger. And, sure enough, danger comes! Driven away by their conflicts and different personalities, the girls find themselves in trouble, one of them becoming a victim of rape. But fear not, Seok will try to get every single one of those responsible for such a crime. And when Seok gets angry, he becomes a Crazy Boy.
Who’s in it. Imbecile stars Jeon Young-rok as Seok-Lee (aka Imbecile), Sin Dong-Wuk, jeon yeong-log as Imbecile and Park Hui-Jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Imbecile has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imbecile page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imbecile (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Imbecile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Imbecile worth watching?
- Imbecile holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imbecile?
- Imbecile stars Jeon Young-rok, Sin Dong-Wuk, jeon yeong-log, Park Hui-Jin and Yu Chang-Guk.
- When was Imbecile released?
- Imbecile was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.