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    Korean Crime Movies

    The 40 most popular korean crime movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    No Other Choice
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.8

    No Other Choice

    2025 · 2h 19m

    country: South Korea

    After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

    Memories of Murder
    TMDB4.0

    Memories of Murder

    2003 · 2h 11m

    country: South Korea

    A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent further crimes, three increasingly desperate detectives with conflicting methods race against time to unravel the violent mind of the killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

    The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
    TMDB3.9

    The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

    2019 · 1h 50m

    country: South Korea

    After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.

    The Roundup
    TMDB3.7

    The Roundup

    2022 · 1h 46m

    country: South Korea

    The 'Beast Cop' Ma Seok-do heads to a foreign country to extradite a suspect, but soon after his arrival, he discovers additional murder cases and hears about a vicious killer who has been committing crimes against tourists for several years.

    The Treacherous
    TMDB3.0

    The Treacherous

    2015 · 2h 13m

    country: South Korea

    The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

    The Roundup: No Way Out
    TMDB3.6

    The Roundup: No Way Out

    2023 · 1h 45m

    country: South Korea

    Detective Ma Seok-do changes his affiliation from the Geumcheon Police Station to the Metropolitan Investigation Team, in order to eradicate Japanese gangsters who enter Korea to commit heinous crimes.

    The Roundup: Punishment
    TMDB3.6

    The Roundup: Punishment

    2024 · 1h 49m

    country: South Korea

    'Monster Cop' Ma Seok-do investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek and an IT genius CEO Chang. Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang and begins hunting down the criminals.

    The Man from Nowhere
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.0

    The Man from Nowhere

    2010 · 1h 59m

    country: South Korea

    A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

    Project Wolf Hunting
    TMDB3.2

    Project Wolf Hunting

    2022 · 2h 2m

    country: South Korea

    While under heavily armed guard, the dangerous convicts aboard a cargo ship unite in a coordinated escape attempt that soon escalates into a bloody, all-out riot. But as the fugitives continue their brutal campaign of terror, they soon discover that not even the most vicious among them is safe from the horror they unknowingly unleashed from the darkness below deck.

    Hijack 1971
    TMDB3.4

    Hijack 1971

    2024 · 1h 40m

    country: South Korea

    In the year 1971, former Korean Air Force fighter pilot Tae-In (Ha Jung-Woo) works as a pilot for a commercial airline. He faces a crisis inside a hijacked flight with the passengers, including Yong-Dae (Yeo Jin-Goo), and his crew members, including Captain Kyu-Sik (Sung Dong-Il) and Flight Attendant Ok-Soon (Chae Soo-Bin).

    The Outlaws
    TMDB3.8

    The Outlaws

    2017 · 2h 1m

    country: South Korea

    In Chinatown, law and order is turned upside down when a trio of feral Chinese gangsters arrive, start terrorizing civilians, and usurping territory. The beleaguered local gangsters team up with the police, lead by the badass loose cannon Ma Seok-do, to bring them down. Based on a true story.

    Officer Black Belt
    TMDB3.8

    Officer Black Belt

    2024 · 1h 48m

    country: South Korea

    A talented martial artist who can't walk past a person in need unites with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a martial arts officer.

    Revelations
    TMDB3.2

    Revelations

    2025 · 2h 2m

    country: South Korea

    A pastor who believes in divine revelation and a detective haunted by visions pursue a missing person case — exposing their own demons in the process.

    Husbands in Action
    TMDB3.7

    Husbands in Action

    2026 · 1h 50m

    country: South Korea

    A detective teams up with his ex-wife's new husband to chase down her kidnappers. Can this unlikely duo put aside their differences for one wild rescue?

    The Chaser
    TMDB3.9

    The Chaser

    2008 · 2h 5m

    country: South Korea

    Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client, whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.

    Forgotten
    TMDB3.9

    Forgotten

    2017 · 1h 48m

    country: South Korea

    Jin-seok, 21-year-old, moves into a new house with his family. He suffers from a slight schizophrenia but he carries an ordinary life under the warm care of the family. His older brother Yu-seok is a decent college student, a mentor, and role model for Jin-seok. One night, his beloved brother is kidnapped by unidentified assailants before Jin-seok's eye. Jin-seok can’t recognize their faces, but can remember only the VIN that matches with no car. After long silence of 19 days, suddenly Yu-seok returns home, but remembers nothing which had happened in the meantime. And soon Jin-seok feels Yu-seok is a total stranger.

    Mantis
    TMDB3.2

    Mantis

    2025 · 1h 53m

    country: South Korea

    The secret society of contract killers falls into chaos, unleashing a new breed of assassins. With old rules in ruins, who dares claim the shadows?

    12.12: The Day
    TMDB3.8

    12.12: The Day

    2023 · 2h 22m

    country: South Korea

    After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

    New World
    TMDB3.7

    New World

    2013 · 2h 14m

    country: South Korea

    An undercover cop has his loyalties tested when the boss of the corporate gang he's spent years infiltrating dies.

    Mother
    TMDB3.9

    Mother

    2009 · 2h 9m

    country: South Korea

    A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

    Midnight
    TMDB3.6

    Midnight

    2021 · 1h 43m

    country: South Korea

    A serial killer ruthlessly hunts down a deaf woman through the streets of South Korea after she witnesses his brutal crime.

    Extreme Job
    TMDB3.6

    Extreme Job

    2019 · 1h 51m

    country: South Korea

    A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.

    3-Iron
    TMDB3.9

    3-Iron

    2004 · 1h 28m

    country: South Korea

    A drifter lives in people's houses while they are away and repays them by doing chores for them. His life changes when he meets a beautiful woman who wants to escape her unhappy marriage.

    The Killer
    TMDB3.8

    The Killer

    2022 · 1h 35m

    country: South Korea

    While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and dangerous trafficking gang.

    Believer 2
    TMDB3.4

    Believer 2

    2023 · 1h 56m

    country: South Korea

    A determined detective continues his search for the truth behind Asia's largest drug organization and its elusive boss he has unfinished business with.

    Kill Boksoon
    TMDB3.4

    Kill Boksoon

    2023 · 2h 17m

    country: South Korea

    At work, she's a renowned assassin. At home, she's a single mom to a teenage daughter. Killing? That's easy. It's parenting that's the hard part.

    Tazza: The Hidden Card
    TMDB3.5

    Tazza: The Hidden Card

    2014 · 2h 27m

    country: South Korea

    Dae-gil has been skilled with his hands and has shown a strong desire for winning ever since he was a child. He will succeed his uncle and jump into the world of Tazza, risking his life in competition.

    Seoul Vibe
    TMDB3.3

    Seoul Vibe

    2022 · 2h 20m

    country: South Korea

    Chasing speed, dreams and money, a team of drivers get involved in the slush fund investigation of a powerful figure during the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

    I, the Executioner
    TMDB3.5

    I, the Executioner

    2024 · 1h 58m

    country: South Korea

    The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.

    Special Delivery
    TMDB3.5

    Special Delivery

    2022 · 1h 49m

    country: South Korea

    A black-market cabbie drives criminals at breakneck speeds until she is left in charge of a fugitive's son.

    Fabricated City
    TMDB3.8

    Fabricated City

    2017 · 2h 6m

    country: South Korea

    In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.

    For the Emperor
    TMDB2.9

    For the Emperor

    2014 · 1h 44m

    country: South Korea

    A former professional baseball player becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.

    Carter
    TMDB3.0

    Carter

    2022 · 2h 12m

    country: South Korea

    Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has already devastated US and North Korea. He who has no recollections of his past finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth. A voice in his ears gives him orders to avoid getting killed and he's thrown into a mysterious operation while the CIA and North Korean coup chase him close.

    Yadang: The Snitch
    TMDB3.5

    Yadang: The Snitch

    2025 · 2h 3m

    country: South Korea

    Navigating both the criminal underworld and law enforcement agencies, professional snitches called "yadang" provide covert information about the drug world to prosecutors and police. When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs entangles those involved into a dangerous conspiracy, a seasoned yadang must do everything in his power not just to make it out on top, but alive.

    Cold Eyes
    TMDB3.8

    Cold Eyes

    2013 · 1h 59m

    country: South Korea

    Ha Yoon-ju becomes the newest member of a unit within the Korean Police Forces Special Crime Department that specializes in surveillance activities on high-profile criminals. She teams up with Hwang Sang-jun, the veteran leader of the unit, and tries to track down James who is the cold-hearted leader of an armed criminal organization.

    Unstoppable
    TMDB3.8
    FF3.0

    Unstoppable

    2018 · 1h 56m

    country: South Korea

    Dong-chul and Ji-soo are a happily married couple. One day, Dong-chul comes home to find his house in disarray and his wife missing.

    Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
    TMDB3.3

    Yaksha: Ruthless Operations

    2022 · 2h 5m

    country: South Korea

    Nicknamed after a human-devouring spirit, the ruthless leader of an overseas black ops team takes up a dangerous mission in a city riddled with spies.

    The Thieves
    TMDB3.4

    The Thieves

    2012 · 2h 15m

    country: Hong Kong

    A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.

    Sister
    TMDB2.9

    Sister

    2026 · 1h 27m

    country: South Korea

    Desperate to raise money for her younger sister's surgery, Hae-ran teams up with Tae-soo to kidnap her half-sister So-jin. So-jin wakes up confined in an unfamiliar place. Hae-ran and Tae-soo demand a hefty ransom, expecting her wealthy father to cough up the money. Upon discovering that one of her captors is her half-sister, So-jin enters a precarious alliance that blurs the lines between victim and perpetrator as she plots a counterattack against the ruthless Tae-soo.

    The Yellow Sea
    TMDB3.7

    The Yellow Sea

    2010 · 2h 36m

    country: South Korea

    A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.

    About Korean Crime Movies

    Korean cinema

    South Korean cinema spent the 2000s building a reputation for genre films that refuse to stay in their lane — thrillers that turn into family dramas, revenge stories with slapstick. Parasite's Best Picture win in 2020 confirmed what festival audiences had known for two decades.

    Crime

    Crime films trace the machinery around lawbreaking — heists, syndicates, investigations, and the people worn down by all three. From film noir through the American gangster epic to modern procedurals, it's a genre that doubles as social commentary.

    In this list

    Years covered
    2003–2026
    Best reviewed
    Memories of Murder (8.1)
    Often also
    Thriller, Action, Drama

    Common questions

    What are the best Korean crime movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are No Other Choice, Memories of Murder, and The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Korean crime movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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