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Memories of Murder

Directed by Bong Joon Ho · 2003 ·

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Answer Summary

Memories of Murder (2003) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

95% Critic Score
93% Audience
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.1 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 12m
Cast
Song Kang-ho , Kim Sang-kyung , Kim Roe-ha

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (95% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Memories of Murder worth watching?

    Yes — Memories of Murder earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

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