The Merciless
2017, Korean. Directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
Careful who you trust.
Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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7.2/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Merciless
The Merciless isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Byun Sung-hyunDirector
- Sul Kyung-guHan Jae-ho
- Yim Si-wanJo Hyun-su
- Kim Hee-wonByung-gab
- Jeon Hye-jinIn-sook
- Lee Kyung-youngByung-chul
- Moon Ji-yoonYoung-geun
- Jang In-subMin-chul
- Kim Ji-hoonJung-sik
- Kim Seung-ohSeung-pil
- Jin Sun-kyuPrison Chief Security Officer
- Huh Joon-hoKim Sung-han
- Shin So-yulOsean Trading Advertisement Beauty 1
Details
- Released
- 17 May 2017
- Original title
- 불한당: 나쁜 놈들의 세상
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Byun Sung-hyun, Kim Min-su
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The Merciless: quick answers
Is The Merciless worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Merciless?
The Merciless runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Merciless have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Merciless. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Merciless parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Merciless yet.
Which OTT platform is The Merciless on?
The Merciless isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merciless?
If you liked The Merciless, try Absolution, I, the Executioner, Convict.
Who directed The Merciless?
The Merciless (2017) was directed by Byun Sung-hyun and stars Sul Kyung-gu, Yim Si-wan, Kim Hee-won.