Oldboy (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, Oldboy is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Spike Lee, running about 104 minutes. “Ask not why you were imprisoned. Ask why you were set free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man has only three and a half days and limited resources to discover why he was imprisoned in a nondescript room for 20 years without any explanation.
Who’s in it. Oldboy stars Josh Brolin as Joe Doucett, Elizabeth Olsen as Marie Sebastian, Samuel L. Jackson as Chaney and Sharlto Copley as Adrian Pryce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Oldboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oldboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oldboy 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 Oldboy (2013)?
- In US, Oldboy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oldboy worth watching?
- Oldboy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oldboy?
- Oldboy stars Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Sharlto Copley and Lance Reddick.
- When was Oldboy released?
- Oldboy was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.