Movie

The Net

“A man trapped in the net against his will.”

★ 7.4(203)20161h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Kim Ki-duk
Release date: 2016-10-06
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Korean
Box office: $599,913
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Kim Ki Duk Film

About The Net

The Net is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kim Ki-duk, starring Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Won-keun and Kim Young-min. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 203 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Net in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A poor North Korean fisherman finds himself an accidental defector, and is groomed to be a spy by an ambitious South Korean military officer.

Cast

Ryoo Seung-bum

Nam Chul-woo

Lee Won-keun

Oh Jin-woo

Kim Young-min

Inspector

Choi Gwi-hwa

Director Lee

Lee Na-ra

Chul-woo's Wife

Kim Su-an

North Korean Flower Girl

Jeong Ha-dam

Jin Dal-rae

Sung Hyun-ah

Consultant

Ahn Ji-hye

Min-ja

Hwang Geon

Agent

Cho Jae-ryong

Platoon Commander of North Korean Army

Lee Seol-gu

North Korean Defector

Themes & keywords

politicshuman rightseast asianorth korean defectornorth koreainter-korean relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Net in Canada?+

The Net is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Net on Netflix?+

The Net is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Net?+

The Net has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Net?+

The Net stars Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Won-keun, Kim Young-min, Choi Gwi-hwa and Lee Na-ra.

When did The Net come out?+

The Net is a 2016 movie directed by Kim Ki-duk.

What genre is The Net?+

The Net is Drama film.

Who directed The Net?+

The Net was directed by Kim Ki-duk.