What genre is Joint Security Area?

Joint Security Area is categorised as Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War.

Who stars in Joint Security Area?

Lee Byung-hun, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Ki Joo-bong, Lee Dae-yeon appear in the main cast.

Who directed Joint Security Area?

Park Chan-wook directed Joint Security Area.

How long is Joint Security Area?

Joint Security Area runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).

Is Joint Security Area worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Joint Security Area?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Joint Security Area (2000)

Name: Joint Security Area
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War
Released: 2000
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Ki Joo-bong, Lee Dae-yeon

Movie 1h 48m ★ 7.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Drama Mystery Thriller War

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Joint Security Area is an action, drama and mystery movie from 2000. It is directed by Park Chan-wook. The cast includes Lee Byung-hun, Shin Ha-kyun and Song Kang-ho. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about Joint Security Area

What genre is Joint Security Area?: Joint Security Area is categorised as Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War.
Who stars in Joint Security Area?: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Ki Joo-bong, Lee Dae-yeon appear in the main cast.
Who directed Joint Security Area?: Park Chan-wook directed Joint Security Area.
How long is Joint Security Area?: Joint Security Area runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
Is Joint Security Area worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Joint Security Area?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.