Cobweb
Seen it?2023 | 135 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights or Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the 1970s, Director Kim is obsessed by the desire to re-shoot the ending of his completed film Cobweb, but chaos and turmoil grip the set with interference from the censorship authorities, and the complaints of actors and producers who can't understand the re-written ending. Will Kim be able to find a way through this chaos to fulfill his artistic ambitions and complete his masterpiece?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
11 wins and 34 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Jee-woon
- Song Kang-hoDirector Kim
- Im Soo-jungMin-ja
- Oh Jung-seHo-se
- Jeon Yeo-binMido
- Krystal JungYu-rim
- Park Jung-sooMadam Oh
- Jang Young-namPresident Baek
- Jung Woo-sungDirector Shin
- Um Tae-gooYu-rim's Boyfriend
- Yeom Hye-ranHo-se's Wife