# The Man from Nowhere (2010) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-man-from-nowhere-2010/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Lee Jeong-beom |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

The Man from Nowhere (2010) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Won Bin as a pawnshop ghost with a past — the knife fight in the final act redefined Korean action choreography. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Lee Jeong-beom.

## Critics consensus

Won Bin as a pawnshop ghost with a past — the knife fight in the final act redefined Korean action choreography.

## Synopsis

A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

## Cast

Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Tae-hun, Kim Hie-won, Kim Seung-o, Lee Jong-pil, Thanayong Wongtrakul, Kim Hyo-seo

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?**
The Man from Nowhere holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Won Bin as a pawnshop ghost with a past — the knife fight in the final act redefined Korean action choreography.

**What is The Man from Nowhere about?**
A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

**Who directed The Man from Nowhere?**
The Man from Nowhere (2010) was directed by Lee Jeong-beom.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Man from Nowhere?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 94%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

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

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