Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
2002, Korean. Directed by Park Chan-wook.
Revenge was never this sweet.
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 1,820 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is streaming on AMC+ and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 March 2002
- Original title
- 복수는 나의 것
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Lee Jae-soon, Lee Jong-yong, Park Chan-wook
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $2M
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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance: quick answers
What comes after Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
Next in the series: Oldboy (2003) and Lady Vengeance (2005).
Is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,820 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance on?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is streaming on AMC+ and Shudder in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
If you liked Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, try Nowhere to Run, SAS: Red Notice, A Better Tomorrow.
Who directed Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance?
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) was directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Song Kang-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, Bae Doona.