I, the Executioner
Seen it?2024 | 118 min | Action, Crime, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. 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 58 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$53 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan
- Hwang Jung-minSeo Do-cheol
- Jung Hae-inPark Sun-woo
- Oh Dal-suOh Jae-pyeong
- Oh Dae-hwanWang Dong-hyun
- Jang Yoon-juBong Yoon-ju
- Kim Si-hooYoon Shi-young
- Jin KyungLee Joo-yeon
- Shin Seung-hwanPark Seung-hwan
- Jeong Man-sikJeon Seok-woo
- Kwon Hae-hyoChoi Wan-ki