Squid Game (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2021, Squid Game is a drama, mystery and action & adventure series. “45.6 Billion Won is Child's Play” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games—with high stakes. But, a tempting prize awaits the victor.
Who’s in it. Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun / 'No. 456', Park Hae-soo as Cho Sang-woo / 'No. 218', Jung Ho-yeon as Kang Sae-byeok / 'No. 067' and Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Squid Game has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Squid Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Squid Game tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Squid Game (2021)?
- In US, Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Squid Game worth watching?
- Squid Game holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Squid Game?
- Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Wi Ha-jun and Oh Young-soo.
- When was Squid Game released?
- Squid Game was released in 2021.