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Oldboy

  • 20132013
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 44min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
72K
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POPULARITY
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1,506
  • Cast & crew
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Oldboy (2013)
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Obsessed with vengeance, a man sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for twenty years without reason.Obsessed with vengeance, a man sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for twenty years without reason.Obsessed with vengeance, a man sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for twenty years without reason.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
72K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
300
1,506
  • Director
    • Spike Lee
  • Writers
    • Garon Tsuchiya(manga)
    • Nobuaki Minegishi(manga)
    • Mark Protosevich(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Elizabeth Olsen
    • Samuel L. Jackson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Spike Lee
  • Writers
    • Garon Tsuchiya(manga)
    • Nobuaki Minegishi(manga)
    • Mark Protosevich(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Josh Brolin
    • Elizabeth Olsen
    • Samuel L. Jackson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 326User reviews
    • 266Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

    Videos6

    Redband Trailer
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    Redband Trailer
    Oldboy
    Clip 1:10
    Oldboy
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    Clip 0:53
    Oldboy
    Josh Brolin Transformation
    Featurette 2:09
    Josh Brolin Transformation
    Oldboy
    Featurette 2:40
    Oldboy
    "Preparing Your Stay"
    Promo 1:19
    "Preparing Your Stay"

    Photos72

    Pom Klementieff in Oldboy (2013)
    Sharlto Copley in Oldboy (2013)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)
    Sharlto Copley in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen in Oldboy (2013)
    Samuel L. Jackson in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)
    Pom Klementieff in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)
    Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen in Oldboy (2013)

    Top cast

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    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Joe Doucettas Joe Doucett
    Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen
    • Marie Sebastianas Marie Sebastian
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Chaneyas Chaney
    Sharlto Copley
    Sharlto Copley
    • Adrianas Adrian…
    Michael Imperioli
    Michael Imperioli
    • Chuckyas Chucky
    Pom Klementieff
    Pom Klementieff
    • Haeng-Bokas Haeng-Bok
    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • Dr. Tom Melbyas Dr. Tom Melby
    Max Casella
    Max Casella
    • James Prestleyas James Prestley
    Linda Emond
    Linda Emond
    • Edwina Burkeas Edwina Burke
    Elvis Nolasco
    Elvis Nolasco
    • Cortezas Cortez
    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Browningas Browning
    Lance Reddick
    Lance Reddick
    • Daniel Newcombeas Daniel Newcombe
    Hannah Ware
    Hannah Ware
    • Donna Hawthorneas Donna Hawthorne
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Bernie Sharkeyas Bernie Sharkey
    Hannah Simone
    Hannah Simone
    • Stephanie Leeas Stephanie Lee
    Ciera Payton
    Ciera Payton
    • Caprias Capri
    Cinqué Lee
    Cinqué Lee
    • Bellhopas Bellhop
    Steven Hauck
    Steven Hauck
    • Arthur Pryceas Arthur Pryce
    • Director
      • Spike Lee
    • Writers
      • Garon Tsuchiya(manga)
      • Nobuaki Minegishi(manga)
      • Mark Protosevich(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    An advertising executive is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his punishment, only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment. —FilmDistrict
    father daughter incestincestmale nudityfemale nuditysolitary confinement234 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Ask not why you were imprisoned. Ask why you were set free.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • K-18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Elizabeth Olsen did not know the ending of the film until she watched it for the first time at the New York City premiere. "I've never been more shocked and surprised by an ending since maybe like The Sixth Sense (1999)," Olsen said. "No one spoiled it for me. No one hinted at it for me. And I got to experience it with just a blank canvas."
    • Goofs
      When Joe sneaks into Edwina Burke's (Evergreen Headmistress) home while she's talking to Marie, he pulls out a yearbook. He looks into the yearbook and the name says "Adrian Pryce". Then when the shot zooms in, it says "Adrian Doyle Pryce". When Joe and Marie return back to the motel, Marie takes a picture of the yearbook photo where it now returns back to just "Adrian Pryce".
    • Quotes

      Chaney: Shit, you might wanna think about what you're doing here!

      Joe Doucett: I've been thinking about it for the last 20 years.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Worst Hollywood Remakes (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Mysteries of Crimea
      Written and performed by Bruce Hornsby

    User reviews326

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Better than reviewed.
    I admit, I watched this film with half a mind on the original and hence it should have been doomed before the opening credits had rolled by. Reading various other reviews, the film was never going to be a hit with the so called "connoisieur" However, once I got over my own pomposity, I was pleasantly surprised and, admittedly with a nod to the original, don't think a much better job of a remake could have been managed.

    The remake is not as good a film as the original. That out of the way - as a stand alone and to the viewer who does not know about the 2003 film, this is very good viewing.

    The fight scenes were entertaining. Acting good. Good pace. Story good. Basically,nothing bad. I actually thought the photography better than the original. (I also liked the nod to the original's octopus).

    In summary, if you have seen the original you are always going to be judging one against the other and Korea will win. Also dismiss me as a Philistine but I don't enjoy subtitled movies as much as English speaking ones. I don't have the intellect to understand every (or indeed any) foreign film without having to miss half the cinematography reading.

    If you haven't seen the original, watch this. It is good. It's just that some critics have got there heads so far up their .............!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2014 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official tumblr
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trai Già
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Good Universe
      • Vertigo Entertainment
      • 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,193,658
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $885,382
      • Dec 1, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,186,767
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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