The Match
Seen it?2025 | 115 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little 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 history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$15 million worldwide; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Hyung-joo
- Lee Byung-hunCho Hoon-hyun
- Yoo Ah-inLee Chang-ho
- Ko Chang-seokSeung-pil
- Hyun Bong-sikYong-gak
- Moon Jeong-heeJung Mi-hwa
- Jo Woo-jinGi-cheol
- Son Jong-hakPresident Yoon
- Kim Kang-hoonYoung Lee Chang-ho
- Nam Moon-chulTeacher Baek
- Ju Jin-moGyu-sang