Going by the Book
2007, Korean. Directed by Ra Hee-chan.
Always give it your best even for a robbery.
The chief of Sampo City Police Office, Seung-u, organizes a simulation of a bank robbery, but a by-the-book cop gets too caught up in the role playing in which the simulation doesn't go the way he had anticipated.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ra Hee-chanDirector
- Jung Jae-youngJeong Do-man
- Son Byung-hoLee Seung-woo
- Shin GuDo-man's Father
- Lee Yong-yiDo-man's Mother
- Kim Kyu-chulKim Seon-mae
- Lee Young-eunJeon Da-hye
- Im Ji-eunKim Sung-mi
- Ko Chang-seokWoo Jong-dae
- Min Ji-hwanGovernor
- Lee Cheol-minCho Sung-wook
- Ju Jin-moManager
- Lee Han-wiSuppression Unit Commander
Details
- Released
- 18 August 2007
- Original title
- 바르게 살자
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Jang Jin, Lee Gyu-bok
- Box office
- $15M
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Going by the Book: quick answers
Is Going by the Book worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Going by the Book?
Going by the Book runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Going by the Book have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Going by the Book. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Going by the Book parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Going by the Book yet.
Which OTT platform is Going by the Book on?
Going by the Book isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Going by the Book?
If you liked Going by the Book, try How to Rob a Bank, Midnight Runners, The Naked Gun.
Who directed Going by the Book?
Going by the Book (2007) was directed by Ra Hee-chan and stars Jung Jae-young, Son Byung-ho, Shin Gu.