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Oldboy

Oldboy

November 21, 2003· 2h 0m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score8.5

With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.5
1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece
Critics
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8+ Great
6-8 Good
<6 Poor
4 reviews·Last updated 13d ago
Peak Moment

The devastating truth revealed

9.5at 1h 40m
Lowest Moment

Setting the scene

7.8at 4m
Biggest Swing

The film builds steadily through its investigation and action sequences, then reaches its emotional and narrative peak with the incest revelation, which reviewers consistently cite as one of cinema's greatest plot twists

Oldboy maintains consistently high audience sentiment throughout, building from a strong opening through acclaimed action sequences to its devastating twist revelation. Reviewers praise the film's psychological complexity, stellar performances, and masterful storytelling, with the iconic hallway fight and shocking finale standing as particular highlights.

4 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb
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Setting the scene⬇ Lowest moment
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The abduction begins
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Fifteen years of captivity
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Tracking down clues
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The five-day challenge
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Confronting Woo-jin
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The devastating truth revealed⬆ Peak moment
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The haunting conclusion
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