The Spy Gone North
“In the lasting days of the Cold War.”
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
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Where is The Spy Gone North streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | CJ ENM Selects Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Claro video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve |
About The Spy Gone North
The Spy Gone North is a 2018 Korean-language drama, history and thriller film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. The cast is led by Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
The Spy Gone North was produced by Sanai Pictures, Moonlight Film, and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on August 8, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Yoon Jong-bin
- Writers
- Kwon Sung-hui, Yoon Jong-bin
- Release date
- August 8, 2018
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Sanai Pictures, Moonlight Film, CJ Entertainment
The Spy Gone North cast & crew
The Spy Gone North was directed by Yoon Jong-bin and written by Kwon Sung-hui and Yoon Jong-bin.
The cast features Hwang Jung-min as Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong, Lee Sung-min as Ri Myeong-woon, Cho Jin-woong as Choi Hak-seong, Ju Ji-hoon as Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek, Jeong So-ri as Lee Hong-seol, and Kim Hong-pa as Kim Myung-soo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jo Yeong-wook, cinematography is by Choi Chan-min, and it was produced by Kuk Su-ran and Han Jae-duk.
Is The Spy Gone North worth watching?
The Spy Gone North holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 219 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and thriller, The Spy Gone North is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Spy Gone North
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Cast of The Spy Gone North
Hwang Jung-min
Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
Lee Sung-min
Ri Myeong-woon
Cho Jin-woong
Choi Hak-seong
Ju Ji-hoon
Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
Jeong So-ri
Lee Hong-seol
Kim Hong-pa
Kim Myung-soo
Ki Joo-bong
President Kim Jong-il
Kim Eung-soo
Department Head Kim
Chae Yong
Hwang Byeong-cheol
Park Sung-woong
Han Chang-joo
Park Jin-young
Kim Jang-hyeok
Nam Moon-chul
National Assembly Member Park
The Spy Gone North — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Spy Gone North in United States?
The Spy Gone North is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is The Spy Gone North on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — The Spy Gone North is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is The Spy Gone North in?
The Spy Gone North is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Spy Gone North?
The Spy Gone North runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is The Spy Gone North rated?
The Spy Gone North is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 219 ratings.
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