Decision to Leave (2022) Review: A Korean Classic

Is Decision to Leave worth watching?

Yes — Decision to Leave remains one of the most celebrated films from South Korea, with a 92/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 92/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 78% Audience Snapshot, 85 Metascore, 3.9 on Letterboxd, and 7.3 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of South Korea” list.

What is Decision to Leave about?

A detective investigating a mountain death falls for the dead man’s enigmatic widow, blurring investigation, obsession, and self-destruction. Directed by Park Chan-wook, the film stars Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun, and remains a reference point for Romance and Thriller filmmaking from South Korea.

Should you watch Decision to Leave?

Yes, without hesitation — Decision to Leave rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 138 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Park Chan-wook’s romantic noir is visually dazzling and emotionally destabilizing in equal measure.

Where can I watch Decision to Leave?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Decision to Leave (2022) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt15257586) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from South Korea on CelluloidScore.com.