Movie

Idol

★ 6.1(11)20192h 24m

Idol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Idol

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Good to know

Director: Lee Su-jin
Release date: 2019-03-20
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: Korean
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: CGV Arthouse

Idol — trailer

About Idol

Idol is a 2019 movie in the Thriller genre, directed by Lee Su-jin, starring Han Suk-kyu, Sul Kyung-gu and Chun Woo-hee. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Idol in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The politician Koo Myung-hui finds his wife in the garage. She is cleaning her son's bloodstained car, which has just run over a person.

Cast

Han Suk-kyu

Myung-hui

Sul Kyung-gu

Joong-sik

Chun Woo-hee

Ryeon-hwa

Yoo Seung-mok

Attorney Hwang

Hyun Bong-sik

Detective Kim

Kang Mal-geum

Myung-hui's wife

Kim Sung-nyeo

Myung-hui's mother

Seo Ju-hee

Dong-sook

Kim Myung-gon

Lawmaker Choi

Cho Byeong-kyu

Johan

Kim Jae-hwa

Soo-ryeon

Han Woo-yeon

Reporter

Themes & keywords

politicianhit-and-run

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Idol in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Idol on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Idol on Netflix?+

Idol is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Idol?+

Idol has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in Idol?+

Idol stars Han Suk-kyu, Sul Kyung-gu, Chun Woo-hee, Yoo Seung-mok and Hyun Bong-sik.

When did Idol come out?+

Idol is a 2019 movie directed by Lee Su-jin.

What genre is Idol?+

Idol is Thriller film.

Who directed Idol?+

Idol was directed by Lee Su-jin.