The Net
Seen it?2016 | 114 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Remember the Titans or The Right Stuff, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$600K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
- Ryoo Seung-bumNam Chul-woo
- Lee Won-keunOh Jin-woo
- Kim Young-minInspector
- Choi Gwi-hwaDirector Lee
- Lee Na-raChul-woo's Wife
- Kim Su-anNorth Korean Flower Girl
- Jeong Ha-damJin Dal-rae
- Sung Hyun-ahConsultant
- Ahn Ji-hyeMin-ja
- Hwang GeonAgent