Oldboy
2003
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Synopsis
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Oldboy (2003) is a 2h 0min drama feature film by Park Chan-wook. With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his ca... Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2023).
Key facts
Cast
Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Kim Byeong-ok, Ji Dae-han, Oh Dal-su, Lee Seung-shin, Yoon Jin-seo
Original language
Korean
First release
November 21, 2003 (South Korea)
Based on
Old Boy
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, Sitges Film Festival Best Feature-Length Film award
Setting
South Korea
Filming locations
New Zealand, Seoul
Crew
Screenplay
Hwang Jo-yoon, Im Joon-hyung, Park Chan-wook
Producer
Syd Lim
Cinematography
Chung Chung-hoon
Editing
Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum
Music
Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun, Lee Ji-soo, Shim Hyun-jung
Special makeup effects
Shin Jae-ho
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Octopus Film Festival 2024 - Klasyki w 4K
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2023 - Master CHOI MIN SIK
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2023
- Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2023 - Brigadoon
Titles
| Original title | Oldboy | |
| Translated title | Old Boy | English, Québec |
| Alternate title | Quinze ans volés |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Oldboy - Choi Seung-hyun, Shim Hyun Jung, 이지수 (2003) | 5 releases, 2014-2026: CJ E&M, Milan, Pleasantville Records |
| CD | Oldboy - Choi Seung-hyun, Shim Hyun Jung, 이지수 (2003) | 4 releases, 2003-2013: EMI (Korea), Milan, Virgin |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 21, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Germany | September 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 15, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | September 28, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Poland | October 8, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | October 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | October 14, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 15, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | October 15, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | October 15, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Greece | November 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Japan | November 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Russia | November 18, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Austria | December 3, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 10, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | January 7, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | January 21, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 28, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 10, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | February 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 3, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 10, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 6, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | June 17, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | September 2, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Norway | September 23, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 11, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | October 14, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | November 10, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 5, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | September 23, 2009 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 21, 2013 |
| Streaming | France | May 11, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 23, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 9, 2021 |
| Streaming | France | October 22, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | April 21, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Australia | July 28, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 24, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | August 17, 2023 |
| Streaming | Puerto Rico | September 5, 2023 |
| Streaming | United States | September 5, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Greece | September 14, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Russia | September 14, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | February 7, 2026 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 3, 2026 |
| Theatrical | Russia | April 16, 2026 |
| Television | France | October 22, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | South Korea | May 14, 2004 |
| Home video | South Korea | November 24, 2004 |
| Home video | South Korea | December 17, 2004 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 28, 2005 |
| Home video | France | April 19, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 21, 2005 |
| Home video | Russia | June 1, 2005 |
| Home video | France | December 23, 2005 |
| Home video | Australia | February 1, 2007 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 1, 2007 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 22, 2007 |
| Home video | France | September 22, 2009 |
| Home video | South Korea | October 21, 2010 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 21, 2013 |
| Home video | South Korea | November 7, 2016 |
| Home video | South Korea | December 30, 2016 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 7, 2019 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | December 9, 2019 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 25, 2021 |
| Home video | Australia | December 7, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Park Chan-wook |
| Cast | Choi Min-sik (Oh Dae-su), Yoo Ji-tae (Lee Woo-jin), Kang Hye-jung (Mi-do), Kim Byeong-ok (Mr. Han), Ji Dae-han (No Joo-hwan), Oh Dal-su (Park Cheol-woong), Lee Seung-shin (Yoo Hyung-ja), Yoon Jin-seo (Lee Soo-ah), Oh Tae-kyung (Young Dae-su), Yoo Yeon-seok (Young Woo-jin), You Il-han (Young Joo-hwan), Lee Young-hee (Clock Store Lady), Kim Young-ae (Elevator Lady), Lee Mi-mi (Dental Nurse), Han Jae-duk (Night Teacher), Kwak Jung-ae (Nun Teacher), Kim San (Electronics Store Owner), Jang Chae-soo (Woo-jin's Doctor), Im Seol-a (Nurse), Syd Lim (Rude Man), Choi Chang-hak (1988 Guard), Shin Bi-joon (1988 Guard), Seong Seok-jae (1996 Guard), Choi Jae-sup (2003 Guard), Yoon Jin-yul (Woo-jin's Bodyguard), Mun Seong-bok (Woo-jin's Bodyguard), Park Jae-woong (Cheol-woong's Gang), Oh Soon-tae (Cheol-woong's Gang), Lee Hong-pyo (Cheol-woong's Gang), Park Geun-seok (Cheol-woong's Gang), Heo Myeong-haeng (Cheol-woong's Gang), Kim Won-jung (Cheol-woong's Gang), Park Sung-gyu (Cheol-woong's Gang), Lee Jung-pil (Cheol-woong's Gang), Han Seon-rang (Cheol-woong's Gang), Shin Beom-sik (Cheol-woong's Gang), Han Jung-ok (Cheol-woong's Gang), Baek Dong-hyun (Cheol-woong's Gang), Ju Myeong-cheol (Cigarette Thug), Park Ji-hun (Cigarette Thug), Choi Choon-beom (Cigarette Thug), Seo Myeong-seok (Cigarette Thug), Jeon Woo-jae (Cigarette Thug), Cho Sang-kyung (Dae-su's Wife), Oh Young-joo (Young Mi-do), Lee Ji-hye (Young Mi-do), Ji Joong-hyun (Stunts), Moon Sang-moo (Stunts), Oh Kwang-rok (Suicidal Man), Lee Dae-yeon (Beggar), Park Myung-shin (Woman), Kim Su-hyun (Chief Secretary), Yong Ih (Delivery Man) |
| Screenplay | Hwang Jo-yoon, Im Joon-hyung, Park Chan-wook |
| Producer | Syd Lim |
| Executive producer | Ji Young-jun, Kim Dong-joo, Kim Jang-wook |
| Cinematography | Chung Chung-hoon |
| Editing | Kim Jae-beom, Kim Sang-bum |
| Music | Cho Young-wuk, Choi Seung-hyun, Lee Ji-soo, Shim Hyun-jung |
| Production design | Ryu Seong-hie |
| Special makeup effects | Shin Jae-ho |
| Costumes | Cho Sang-kyung |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
