Best Korean movies to watch
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
The highest-rated Korean movies streaming in India right now, ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating. Every pick is on a subscription or free app today.
50 titles across 1 language, average IMDb rating 7.3.
1. Oldboy (2003)
Movie · Korean · 2h · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 8.3 (7.4L votes)
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
2. Silenced (2011)
Movie · Korean · 2h 5m · Drama · IMDb 8.0 (29K votes)
Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
3. A Taxi Driver (2017)
Movie · Korean · 2h 18m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (40K votes)
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + dark, gritty edges
4. I Saw the Devil (2010)
Movie · Korean · 2h 24m · Thriller, Horror · IMDb 7.8 (1.7L votes)
Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the murderer himself. He promises himself that he will do everything in his power to take vengeance against the killer, even if it means that he must become a monster himself.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
5. The Chaser (2008)
Movie · Korean · 2h 5m · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (83K votes)
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.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
6. Train to Busan (2016)
Movie · Korean · 1h 58m · Action, Horror · IMDb 7.6 (3.2L votes)
When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + big-screen spectacle
7. No Other Choice (2025)
Movie · Korean · 2h 19m · Comedy, Crime · IMDb 7.5 (78K votes)
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.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + sharp humour
8. Burning (2018)
Movie · Korean · 2h 28m · Mystery, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (88K votes)
Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su abo
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-screen spectacle
9. Forgotten (2017)
Movie · Korean · 1h 48m · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 7.4 (65K votes)
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 unidentif
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
10. A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Movie · Korean · 1h 59m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (48K votes)
Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to a simple errand while he is away on a business trip; to shadow his young mistress, Hee-soo, for fear that she may be cheating on him with a younger man with the mandate that he must kill them both if
Feels like: edge-of-seat suspense + big-screen spectacle
11. BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas (2023)
Movie · Korean · 1h 43m · Music, Documentary · IMDb 8.6 (2.1K votes)
Join RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook in this special cinematic cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. Watch new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert, BTS Yet To Come in Busan. Featuring hit songs from across the group's career, including "Dynamite," "Butter" and “IDOL," plus
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + family-friendly fun
12. 20th Century Girl (2022)
Movie · Korean · 1h 59m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (17K votes)
In 1999, a teen girl keeps close tabs on a boy in school on behalf of her deeply smitten best friend – then she gets swept up in a love story of her own.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
13. BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG (2026)
Movie · Korean · 1h 6m · U/A 7+ · Music · IMDb 8.6 (1.5K votes)
BTS is back. The iconic group returns to the stage for a live reunion concert to perform legendary hits and unveil brand-new tracks.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + family-friendly fun
14. Decision to Leave (2022)
Movie · Korean · 2h 19m · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 7.2 (72K votes)
From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + big-screen spectacle
15. 12.12: The Day (2023)
Movie · Korean · 2h 22m · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (5.2K votes)
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 a
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
16. Midnight Runners (2017)
Movie · Korean · 1h 49m · Comedy, Action · IMDb 7.3 (12K votes)
Two apathetic police academy recruits who become best buddies through the tough training together witness a woman being abducted right before their very eyes. As they were taught in the academy, they quickly report the incident to the police, but the police are in no hurry to jump on the case. So the duo decide to take
Feels like: breakneck pacing + sharp humour
17. The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (2018)
Movie · Korean · 2h 6m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (23K votes)
Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
18. Even If This Love Disappears Tonight (2025)
Movie · Korean · 1h 46m · U/A 13+ · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (4.4K votes)
A high school girl wakes up each day with no memory of yesterday. When she agrees to date a shy classmate, can their love grow with every new beginning?
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
19. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)
Movie · Korean · 2h 19m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.2 (23K votes)
Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in human life, he’s able to reincarnate, and his 3 afterlife guardians are by his side to defend him in trial.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
20. The Beauty Inside (2015)
Movie · Korean · 2h 7m · Fantasy, Romance · IMDb 7.3 (9.2K votes)
Woo-jin, a furniture designer who wakes up in a different body every day, falls for Yi-soo, a woman he meets through his work.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
21. Bedevilled (2010)
Movie · Korean · 1h 57m · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (20K votes)
A disillusioned Seoul woman visits a remote island to reconnect with a childhood friend, only to find her trapped in an oppressive cycle of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. As tensions escalate, the situation spirals into a harrowing tale of survival and retribution.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + edge-of-seat suspense
22. A Hard Day (2014)
Movie · Korean · 1h 51m · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (19K votes)
After trying to cover up a car accident that left a man dead, a crooked homicide detective is stalked by a mysterious man claiming to have witnessed the event.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
23. Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026)
Movie · Korean · 2h 26m · Music, Documentary · IMDb 8.1 (1.6K votes)
Featuring the global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids and a live performance from their record-breaking world tour, alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and intimate interviews with the band, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience is an epic concert film that gives fans both a spectacular front-row seat and unique acce
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + family-friendly fun
24. The Outlaws (2017)
Movie · Korean · 2h 1m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (17K votes)
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.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + edge-of-seat suspense
25. BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020)
Movie · Korean · 1h 19m · Documentary, Music · IMDb 7.3 (8K votes)
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Feels like: family-friendly fun + big-screen spectacle
26. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Movie · Korean · 1h 55m · Drama, Horror · IMDb 7.1 (76K votes)
Two sisters return home after a stay in a mental institution, only to face disturbing events and a strained relationship with their stepmother. As eerie occurrences unfold, dark family secrets begin to surface, blurring the line between reality and nightmare.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
28. Tune in for Love (2019)
Movie · Korean · 2h 2m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (7.8K votes)
During the 1990s, hardworking Mi-soo and optimistic Hyun-woo meet at a bakery and fall in love while exchanging stories on a radio station, but while their paths keep crossing, the timing never seems to work out.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + mind-bending twists
30. Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)
Movie · Korean · 2h 21m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.1 (11K votes)
As the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the guardians soon come face to face with the truth of their tragic time on Earth 1,000 years earlier.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + mind-bending twists
31. Miss Granny (2014)
Movie · Korean · 2h 4m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (4.8K votes)
An unappreciated old granny magically turns 20 years old again and decides to make the most of her newfound youth.
Feels like: sharp humour + big-hearted warmth
32. The Terror Live (2013)
Movie · Korean · 1h 37m · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (9K votes)
A newsman discovers he's been rigged with a bomb after he has an exclusive interview with a terrorist who blew up a bridge.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + edge-of-seat suspense
33. Steel Rain (2017)
Movie · Korean · 2h 19m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.1 (7.3K votes)
Amid a coup, a North Korean agent escapes south with the country's injured leader in an attempt to keep him alive and prevent a Korean war.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + breakneck pacing
34. Love Untangled (2025)
Movie · Korean · 2h 1m · U/A 7+ · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (5.9K votes)
A lovestruck teen plans to win the school heartthrob by going from curly to straight hair — until a new transfer student changes everything.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + sharp humour
35. BTS: THE RETURN (2026)
Movie · Korean · 1h 33m · U/A 7+ · Documentary, Music · IMDb 7.8 (927 votes)
They're back! BTS gathers in LA to record their album "Arirang" in this documentary offering unprecedented access to the band as they enter a new era.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
36. The Roundup (2022)
Movie · Korean · 1h 46m · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.0 (16K votes)
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.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + big-screen spectacle
37. Confession of Murder (2012)
Movie · Korean · 1h 59m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (13K votes)
A serial killer reappears 15 years after his murder spree with a book detailing his crimes. The resentful cop who failed to catch him before is assigned to protect him. The families of the victims plan revenge. And as the media circus spirals out of control, a masked man called "J" appears claiming to be the real kille
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
38. Escape from Mogadishu (2021)
Movie · Korean · 2h 1m · War, Action · IMDb 7.0 (8.8K votes)
Diplomats from the North and South Korean embassies in Somalia attempt a daring joint escape from Mogadishu when the outbreak of civil war leaves them stranded.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + edge-of-seat suspense
39. Nameless Gangster (2012)
Movie · Korean · 2h 13m · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (8.1K votes)
Ik-hyeon, a corrupt officer, joins forces with another crook, Hyung-bae, to continue his illegal activities before he loses his job. Eventually, he decides to escape and pin the blame on his partner.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
40. Lost in Starlight (2025)
Movie · Korean · 1h 36m · Animation, Romance · IMDb 7.0 (6.5K votes)
When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + big-hearted warmth
41. Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013)
Movie · Korean · 2h 5m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (6K votes)
After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + edge-of-seat suspense
42. Exhuma (2024)
Movie · Korean · 2h 14m · UA · Mystery, Horror · IMDb 6.9 (32K votes)
After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of paranormal experts relocates the remains—and soon discovers what happens to those who dare to mess with the wrong grave.
Feels like: dark, gritty edges + mind-bending twists
43. Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)
Movie · Korean · 1h 32m · Drama, Fantasy · IMDb 6.9 (16K votes)
Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.
Feels like: big-screen spectacle + dark, gritty edges
44. My Brilliant Life (2014)
Movie · Korean · 1h 57m · Drama · IMDb 7.2 (1.2K votes)
A couple of teenagers have a son who suffers from progeria, a rare genetic disorder which makes one age exponentially faster than normal. 16 years later, the child has the body of an 80 year old in the final days of his life writing a book about his parents' love story.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + dark, gritty edges
45. Officer Black Belt (2024)
Movie · Korean · 1h 48m · U/A 16+ · Action, Comedy · IMDb 6.9 (11K votes)
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.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + edge-of-seat suspense
46. Return to Seoul (2022)
Movie · Korean · 1h 59m · Drama · IMDb 6.9 (11K votes)
After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie suddenly finds herself embarking on an unexpected journey in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected direc
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
47. The Childe (2023)
Movie · Korean · 1h 58m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.9 (6.9K votes)
Han, a Filipino-Korean boxer hits the final punch against his opponent at an illegal game and returns home with a few dollars to pay for his mother's surgery.
Feels like: breakneck pacing + edge-of-seat suspense
48. Tale of Cinema (2005)
Movie · Korean · 1h 29m · Drama · IMDb 6.9 (2.4K votes)
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Feels like: mind-bending twists + dark, gritty edges
49. Pavane (2026)
Movie · Korean · 1h 53m · U/A 16+ · Romance, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (2K votes)
Three lonely strangers meet at their department store jobs and find solace in each other's company while they explore connection and the nature of love.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + family-friendly fun
50. Squid Game in Conversation (2025)
Movie · Korean · 33m · U/A 16+ · Documentary · IMDb 7.2 (256 votes)
Take a seat with the director and cast of Squid Game. Discover key moments, hear untold stories and see what this entire journey meant to them.
Feels like: big-hearted warmth + dark, gritty edges
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