The Unjust
Seen it?2010 | 119 min | Crime, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An honest cop has to compromise with his principles when he is told to find a scapegoat for a high-profile serial killer case in exchange for a big promotion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$18 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan
- Hwang Jung-minChoi Cheol-gi
- Ryoo Seung-bumJoo Yang
- Yoo Hai-jinJang Seok-goo
- Cheon Ho-jinChief Kang
- Don LeeMa Dae-ho
- Woo Jung-kookLee Dong-seok
- Jo Young-jinChairman Kim
- Jeong Man-sikInspector Kong
- Lee Sung-minChief Prosecutor
- Kim Su-hyunSoo-il