Concrete Utopia (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, Concrete Utopia is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Um Tae-hwa, running about 130 minutes. “We believe we are chosen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The world has been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake. While no one knows for sure how far the ruins stretch, or what the cause of the earthquake may be, in the heart of Seoul there is only one apartment building left standing. It is called Hwang Gung Apartments. As time passes, outsiders start coming in to Hwang Gung Apartments trying to escape the extreme cold. Before long, the apartment residents are unable to cope with the increasing numbers. Feeling a threat to their very survival, the residents enact a special measure.
Who’s in it. Concrete Utopia stars Lee Byung-hun as Kim Yeong-tak, Park Seo-jun as Kim Min-seong, Park Bo-young as Joo Myeong-hwa and Kim Sun-young as Kim Geum-ae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Concrete Utopia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $28.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Concrete Utopia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Concrete Utopia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Concrete Utopia (2023)?
- In US, Concrete Utopia is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Concrete Utopia worth watching?
- Concrete Utopia holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Concrete Utopia?
- Concrete Utopia stars Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-jun, Park Bo-young, Kim Sun-young and Park Ji-hu.
- When was Concrete Utopia released?
- Concrete Utopia was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.