The Childe (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, The Childe is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Park Hoon-jung, running about 118 minutes. “The chase is on” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Desperate to secure funds for his mother's surgery, an amateur boxer searches for the wealthy father he's never met. Traveling from the Philippines to Korea, he is relentlessly pursued and forced to confront a shocking truth.
Who’s in it. The Childe stars Kim Seon-ho as The Childe, Kang Tae Joo as Marco Han, Kim Kang-woo as Director Han and Go Ah-ra as Yoon-ju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Childe has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Rakuten Viki, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel and 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 The Childe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Childe 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 The Childe (2023)?
- In US, The Childe is available to stream on YouTube TV, Rakuten Viki and Hi-YAH, and 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 The Childe worth watching?
- The Childe holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Childe?
- The Childe stars Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae Joo, Kim Kang-woo, Go Ah-ra and Jung Lael.
- When was The Childe released?
- The Childe was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.