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The Yellow Sea

황해

2010 · 2h 36m · Released

R Drama, Thriller, Crime

A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.

Ratings

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7.4 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Na Hong-jin Director
Ha Jung-woo Kim Goo-nam
Kim Yoon-seok Myun Jung-hak
Cho Seong-ha Kim Tae-won
Lee Cheol-min Choi Seong-nam
Kwak Do-won Professor Kim Seung-hyun
Im Ye-won Professor's Wife
TS Tak Sung-eun Goo-nam's Wife
EL Joo Yeong
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Frequently asked questions about The Yellow Sea

Where can I watch The Yellow Sea in the United States?

The Yellow Sea is available to stream on Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Yellow Sea for free?

The Yellow Sea streams free with ads in the United States on Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Yellow Sea?

The Yellow Sea scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Yellow Sea?

The Yellow Sea stars Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yoon-seok, Cho Seong-ha, Lee Cheol-min, and Kwak Do-won. Na Hong-jin is the director.

How long is The Yellow Sea?

The Yellow Sea runs 2h 36m (156 minutes).

When did The Yellow Sea come out?

The Yellow Sea was released on December 22, 2010.

Which studio made The Yellow Sea?

The Yellow Sea was produced by Wellmade Starm, Popcorn Film, and 20th Century Fox Korea in South Korea.

What was the budget for The Yellow Sea?

The Yellow Sea was made on a budget of $8,170,000.

How much did The Yellow Sea make at the box office?

The Yellow Sea grossed $15,789,762 worldwide, against a budget of $8,170,000.

What languages is The Yellow Sea in?

The Yellow Sea is in Mandarin and Korean, and its original language is Korean.

What language is The Yellow Sea in?

The Yellow Sea is in Korean, and its original title is 황해.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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