Extreme Job
Seen it?2019 | 111 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 15 times its budget. 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Fletch or The Dark Knight Rises, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
16 wins and 27 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$125 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 106K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Byeong-heon
- Ryu Seung-ryongSquad Chief Go
- Lee HaneeDetective Jang
- Jin Sun-kyuDetective Ma
- Lee Dong-hwiDetective Young-ho
- Gong MyoungDetective Jae-hoon
- Shin Ha-kyunLee Moo-bae
- Oh Jung-seTed Chang
- Kim Eui-sungPolice Superintendent
- Song Young-gyuDetective Squad Chief Choi
- Heo Joon-seokGeneral Manager Jung