Pandora (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.6

Pandora poster

Released in 2016, Pandora is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Park Jung-woo, running about 136 minutes. “We knew this day would come.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When an earthquake hits a Korean village housing a run-down nuclear power plant, a man risks his life to save the country from imminent disaster.

Who’s in it. Pandora stars Kim Nam-gil as Jae-hyuk, Kim Joo-hyun as Yeon-joo, Kim Young-ae as Mrs. Seok and Moon Jeong-hee as Jeong-hye, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Pandora has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.2M at the box office.

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 Pandora page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pandora 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 Pandora (2016)?
In US, Pandora 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 Pandora worth watching?
Pandora holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pandora?
Pandora stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim Joo-hyun, Kim Young-ae, Moon Jeong-hee and Jung Jin-young.
When was Pandora released?
Pandora was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.