# Memories of Murder (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/memories-of-murder-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Runtime | 132 min |

## Quick answer

Memories of Murder (2003) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Bong Joon Ho's procedural masterpiece pairs dark humor with mounting dread and a devastating final shot. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.

## Critics consensus

Bong Joon Ho's procedural masterpiece pairs dark humor with mounting dread and a devastating final shot.

## Synopsis

Detectives hunt Korea's first known serial killer in the 1980s, overwhelmed by incompetence, politics, and the limits of forensic science.

## Cast

Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Memories of Murder worth watching?**
Memories of Murder holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Bong Joon Ho's procedural masterpiece pairs dark humor with mounting dread and a devastating final shot.

**What is Memories of Murder about?**
Detectives hunt Korea's first known serial killer in the 1980s, overwhelmed by incompetence, politics, and the limits of forensic science.

**Who directed Memories of Murder?**
Memories of Murder (2003) was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Memories of Murder?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 93%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.1/10.

**Where can I watch Memories of Murder?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Memories of Murder page for current options.

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