Movie

Joint Security Area

“Eight shots! The truth is there.”

★ 7.8(835)20001h 48m

Joint Security Area is streaming on Canal+, Shadowz, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Shadowz Amazon Channel, SFR Play, Kocowa and France TV Amazon Channel in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Park Chan-wook
Release date: 2000-09-09
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: German
Budget: $12,500,000
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: CJ Entertainment

Joint Security Area — trailer

About Joint Security Area

Joint Security Area is a 2000 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Young-ae, Lee Byung-hun and Song Kang-ho. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 835 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Joint Security Area in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The sergeant is the shooter, but the lead investigator, a Swiss-Korean woman, receives differing accounts from the two sides.

Cast

Lee Young-ae

Maj. Sophie E. Jean

Lee Byung-hun

Sgt. Lee Soo-hyuk

Song Kang-ho

Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil

Kim Tae-woo

Pvt. Nam Sung-shik

Shin Ha-kyun

Pvt. Jeong Woo-jin

Herbert Ulrich

Capt. Persson

Christoph Hofrichter

Maj. Gen. Bruno Botta

Lee Han-wi

Major Kang

Koh In-bae

Ri Sun-hye

Lee Dae-yeon

Sgt. Hwang

Ki Joo-bong

General Pyo

Won Geun-hee

Autopsy Doctor

Themes & keywords

borderkorean war (1950-53)soldierunited nationsdmzkorean armyinter-korean relations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Joint Security Area in France?+

In France, you can stream Joint Security Area on Canal+, Shadowz, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Shadowz Amazon Channel, SFR Play, Kocowa and France TV Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is Joint Security Area on Netflix?+

Joint Security Area is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Canal+, Shadowz, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , Shadowz Amazon Channel, SFR Play, Kocowa and France TV Amazon Channel.

How long is Joint Security Area?+

Joint Security Area has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Joint Security Area?+

Joint Security Area stars Lee Young-ae, Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho, Kim Tae-woo and Shin Ha-kyun.

When did Joint Security Area come out?+

Joint Security Area is a 2000 movie directed by Park Chan-wook.

What genre is Joint Security Area?+

Joint Security Area is Drama, Thriller and Action film.

Who directed Joint Security Area?+

Joint Security Area was directed by Park Chan-wook.