Oldboy movie poster

Oldboy

올드보이

2003 · 2h · Released

R Thriller, Mystery

With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Oldboy

Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy and Plex Channel.

KanopyPlex Channel

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home

Trailers and promos

Official 20th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Original Trailer [Subtitled]
The New Canon: 'Oldboy'
Explaining the Ending of OLDBOY by Park Chan-wook

Top cast and crew

Park Chan-wook Director
Choi Min-sik Oh Dae-su
Yoo Ji-tae Lee Woo-jin
Kang Hye-jung Mi-do
Kim Byeong-ok Mr. Han
Ji Dae-han No Joo-hwan
Oh Dal-su Park Cheol-woong
Lee Seung-shin Hypnotist
Yoon Jin-seo Lee Soo-ah
Limelight

Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows

Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.

Download on the App Store
QR code linking to Limelight on the App Store
Scan with your iPhone or iPad

On Mac

Download on the App Store

More like Oldboy

Frequently asked questions about Oldboy

Where can I watch Oldboy in the United States?

Oldboy is available to stream on Kanopy and Plex Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, 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 Oldboy for free?

Oldboy streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Plex Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Oldboy?

Oldboy scores 8.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Oldboy?

Oldboy stars Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byeong-ok, and Ji Dae-han. Park Chan-wook is the director.

How long is Oldboy?

Oldboy runs 2h (120 minutes).

When did Oldboy come out?

Oldboy was released on November 21, 2003.

Which studio made Oldboy?

Oldboy was produced by Show East, Egg Film, and Cineclick Asia in South Korea.

What was the budget for Oldboy?

Oldboy was made on a budget of $3,000,000.

How much did Oldboy make at the box office?

Oldboy grossed $17,500,000 worldwide, against a budget of $3,000,000.

What language is Oldboy in?

Oldboy is in Korean, and its original title is 올드보이.

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.

Add Oldboy to your Watchlist Limelight is a free movie and TV tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Download on the App Store Download on the App Store Get Limelight on iPhone