Memories of Murder (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2003, Memories of Murder is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bong Joon Ho, running about 131 minutes. “The worst of them will stay with you... forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the late 1980s, two detectives in a South Korean province attempt to solve the nation's first series of rape-and-murder cases.
Who’s in it. Memories of Murder stars Song Kang-ho as Detective Park Doo-man, Kim Sang-kyung as Detective Seo Tae-yoon, Kim Roi-ha as Detective Cho Yong-koo and Song Jae-ho as Sergeant Shin Dong-chul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Memories of Murder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $26M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Memories of Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Memories of Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memories of Murder (2003)?
- In US, Memories of Murder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Memories of Murder worth watching?
- Memories of Murder holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Memories of Murder?
- Memories of Murder stars Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Song Jae-ho and Park Hae-il.
- When was Memories of Murder released?
- Memories of Murder was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.