The Ugly Duckling
Seen it?2012 | 96 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A man joins the national army as a soldier who does haircuts for other soldiers. However, he feels frustrated for being on miscellaneous duties rather than what he was conscripted for.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 123K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek
- Kim Jun-kuNak-man
- Oh Dal-suNak-man's Father
- Jo Min-junLieutenant
- Jung Ye-jinHye-rim
- Moon Won-juMonk in Training
- Ko Yeong-ilGeneral
- Yang Joong-kyeongHR
- Park Hye-seonStaff Sergeant Kwon
- Kim Han-junPrivate First Class Park
- Kim Sung-ryungNak-man's Mother