Shiri (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, Shiri is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Kang Je-kyu, running about 125 minutes. “No clues. No leads. No time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijacks a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries.Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu.
Who’s in it. Shiri stars Han Suk-kyu as Yu Jong-won, Choi Min-sik as Park Mu-young, Song Kang-ho as Lee Jang-gil and Yunjin Kim as Lee Myung-hyun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shiri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shiri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shiri 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 Shiri (1999)?
- In US, Shiri is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shiri worth watching?
- Shiri holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shiri?
- Shiri stars Han Suk-kyu, Choi Min-sik, Song Kang-ho, Yunjin Kim and Park Yong-woo.
- When was Shiri released?
- Shiri was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.