The Tiger
Seen it?2015 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Park Hoon-jung
- Choi Min-sikMan-deok
- Jeong Man-sikGoo-gyeong
- Kim Sang-hoChil-goo
- Sung Yoo-binSeok
- Ren OsugiMaezono
- Jung Suk-wonRyoo
- Kim Hong-paHerbal Shop Owner
- Ra Mi-ranChil-goo's Wife
- Lee Na-raMal-nyeon
- Jung Zi-soSeon-yi