The Net (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, The Net is a drama film directed by Kim Ki-duk, running about 114 minutes. “A man trapped in the net against his will.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
Who’s in it. The Net stars Ryoo Seung-bum as Nam Chul-woo, Lee Won-keun as Oh Jin-woo, Kim Young-min as Inspector and Choi Gwi-hwa as Director Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Net has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $599.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Net page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Net tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Net (2016)?
- In US, The Net is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Net worth watching?
- The Net holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Net?
- The Net stars Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Won-keun, Kim Young-min, Choi Gwi-hwa and Lee Na-ra.
- When was The Net released?
- The Net was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.