Influenza (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Influenza is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bong Joon-ho, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. The film starts with a man named Cho Hyuk-rae who has perched dangerously on top of the Han River Bridge. It is a sad picture of a man who has been caught unwittingly on a security camera. The camera continues to reveal the downward spiral of Cho and those of us who surround him. The 'real' images shown through the camera keep on becoming more 'corrupted' as the time goes by.
Who’s in it. Influenza stars Yoon Je-moon as Cho Hyuk-rae, Koh Soo-hee as Woman and Lee Da-il.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Influenza has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Influenza page.
If you liked it. Fans of Influenza tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Influenza (2004)?
- In US, Influenza is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Influenza worth watching?
- Influenza holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Influenza?
- Influenza stars Yoon Je-moon, Koh Soo-hee and Lee Da-il.
- When was Influenza released?
- Influenza was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.