Memories of Murder

Name: Memories of Murder
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2003
Duration: 131 min
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Song Jae-ho, Byun Hee-bong

2003 · 131 min · Director: Bong Joon Ho

Memories of Murder (2003) is a crime drama, directed by Bong Joon Ho. It stars Song Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung. The film is based on a true story. The 131-minute film holds an audience score of 8.1/10.

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What Memories of Murder Is About

Bong Joon Ho's 2003 film covers a series of murders in a rural part of South Korea in the eighties. The local police do not know how to work a case. A detective arrives from the city. The film inverts the shape of the detective story; the narrative offers no solution and uses the repression of the period as ground. It rests on a real series of cases; the killer was identified years after the film was made. Song Kang-ho leads. The close looks straight at the viewer. Who it's for: those who like crime drama and Korean cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a solution at the close; the film does not give one.

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What is Memories of Murder about?

Bong Joon Ho's 2003 film covers a series of murders in a rural part of South Korea in the eighties. The local police do not know how to work a case.

Where can I watch Memories of Murder?

Memories of Murder is available to watch on digital platforms such as Paramount Plus Essential, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Memories of Murder?

Memories of Murder runs for 131 minutes (2h 11m).

When did Memories of Murder come out?

Memories of Murder was released in 2003.

Who directed Memories of Murder?

Memories of Murder was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

Who stars in Memories of Murder?

Memories of Murder stars Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roi-ha, Song Jae-ho.

What is Memories of Murder's rating?

Memories of Murder holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 8.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.