# The Chaser (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-chaser-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Na Hong-jin |
| Genres | Crime, Thriller, Action |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Festival premiere | Busan 2008 |

## Quick answer

The Chaser (2008) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Na Hong-jin’s pulverizing serial-killer thriller — Kim Yoo-jung appears in a formative early credit in a Korean crime cl Metascore 82/100. Directed by Na Hong-jin.

## Critics consensus

Na Hong-jin’s pulverizing serial-killer thriller — Kim Yoo-jung appears in a formative early credit in a Korean crime classic.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Yun-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Seo Young-hee, Kim You-jung, Jung In-gi, Choi Jung-woo, Min Kyung-jin, Park Hyo-ju, Koo Bon-woong

## Accolades

Premiered at Busan 2008.

## Common questions

**Is The Chaser worth watching?**
The Chaser holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Na Hong-jin’s pulverizing serial-killer thriller — Kim Yoo-jung appears in a formative early credit in a Korean crime classic.

**What is The Chaser about?**
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.

**Who directed The Chaser?**
The Chaser (2008) was directed by Na Hong-jin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Chaser?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 90%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Chaser?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Chaser page for current options.

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