The Flu
Seen it?2013 | 122 min | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10), though it had a box office flop and middling reviews (40%). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved 28 Weeks Later or 28 Days Later, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% critic score
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$20 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Sung-soo
- Jang HyukKang Ji-Koo
- Soo AeKim In-Hae
- Park Min-haKim Mi-Reu
- Yoo Hai-jinBae Kyung-Ub
- Don LeeJeon Gook-hwan
- Lee Hee-junByung-Ki
- Lee Sang-yeobByoung-Woo
- Cha In-pyoSouth Korean President
- Kim Ki-hyeonPrime Minister
- Park Hyo-jooTeacher Jung