Miracle in Cell No. 7
Seen it?2013 | 128 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10), despite soft box office. 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. If you loved The Shawshank Redemption, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A story about a mentally ill man wrongfully imprisoned for murder and his relationship with his 6 year old daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
11 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$80 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 136K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Hwan-kyung
- Ryu Seung-ryongLee Yong-gu
- Park Shin-hyeYe-seung
- Kal So-wonYoung Ye-seung
- Jung Jin-youngJang Min-hwan
- Oh Dal-suSo Yang-ho
- Park Won-sangChoi Chun-ho
- Kim Jung-taeKang Man-beom
- Jeong Man-sikShin Bong-shik
- Kim Ki-cheonOld Man Seo
- Park Gil-suPrison Guard Jeong