The Berlin File (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, The Berlin File is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, running about 120 minutes. “Trust No One. Suspect Everyone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an illicit arms deal goes bad, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong finds himself targeted not just by the South Koreans but also his own bosses.
Who’s in it. The Berlin File stars Ha Jung-woo as Pyo Jong-seong, Han Suk-kyu as Jung Jin-soo, Ryoo Seung-bum as Dong Myung-soo and Jun Ji-hyun as Ryun Jung-hee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Berlin File has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Berlin File page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Berlin File 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 Berlin File (2013)?
- In US, The Berlin File is available to stream on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Berlin File worth watching?
- The Berlin File holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Berlin File?
- The Berlin File stars Ha Jung-woo, Han Suk-kyu, Ryoo Seung-bum, Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Kyung-young.
- When was The Berlin File released?
- The Berlin File was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.