The Man Who Watched Too Much (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film

The Man Who Watched Too Much poster

Released in 2000, The Man Who Watched Too Much is a comedy and thriller film directed by Son Jae-gon, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. While secretly trying to film the woman next door, Seungsoo happens to capture footage of a murder. The murderer kills Seungsoo, too, but only after the tape with the recording of the murder has been placed in the return box of a video rental shop. As he borrows videos randomly in search of the incriminating tape, the killer learns from Seungsoo’s younger sister, Seungmi, that her brother was a fan of thrillers. Starting with De Palma’s Dressed to Kill and Hitchcock’s Vertigo, the murderer becomes deeply enamored with film. In the end, he reveals his dream of becoming a director to the cashier at the video rental shop…

Who’s in it. The Man Who Watched Too Much stars Kim Sang-heon and Kim Sin-seong.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Watched Too Much page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Watched Too Much tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Man Who Watched Too Much (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Watched Too Much change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Man Who Watched Too Much?
The Man Who Watched Too Much stars Kim Sang-heon and Kim Sin-seong.
When was The Man Who Watched Too Much released?
The Man Who Watched Too Much was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.