Oldboy (2003) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 82% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 |
| Director | Park Chan-wook |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Action |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Rated | R |
| Cast | Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byeong-ok, Ji Dae-han |
"15 years of imprisonment, five days of vengeance."
Should You Watch Oldboy?
With an IMDb score of 8.3, Oldboy is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. A 82% on Rotten Tomatoes indicates strong critical support.
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 8.3/10 from 9,684 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 82% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 78/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 8.2/10 from 9,684 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldboy's IMDb rating?
Oldboy (2003) has an IMDb rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 9,684 user votes.
Is Oldboy worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.3 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%, Oldboy is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is Oldboy?
Oldboy has a runtime of 120 min. It is rated R.
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