The Good, the Bad, the Weird
Seen it?2008 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved High Noon or High Plains Drifter, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
18 wins and 28 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Jee-woon
- Song Kang-hoYoon Tae-goo
- Lee Byung-hunPark Chang-yi
- Jung Woo-sungPark Do-won
- Yoon Je-moonByung-choon
- Ryu Seung-sooMan-gil
- Song Young-changKim Pan-joo
- Son Byung-hoSeo Jae-sik
- Oh Dal-suMr. Park
- Lee Chung-ahSong-yi
- Kim Kwang-ilTwo Blades