The Chaser (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2008, The Chaser is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Na Hong-jin, running about 125 minutes. “The hunter and the hunted, the ultimate chase begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.
Who’s in it. The Chaser stars Kim Yoon-seok as Jung-ho, Ha Jung-woo as Ji Young-min, Seo Young-hee as Mi-Jin and Kim You-jung as Eun-ji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Chaser has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chaser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chaser 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 Chaser (2008)?
- In US, The Chaser is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chaser worth watching?
- The Chaser holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chaser?
- The Chaser stars Kim Yoon-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Seo Young-hee, Kim You-jung and Jung In-gi.
- When was The Chaser released?
- The Chaser was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.