The Drug King
2018, Korean. Directed by Woo Min-ho.
He who was a criminal and a patriot.
Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Drug King
The Drug King is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Woo Min-hoDirector
- Song Kang-hoLee Doo-sam
- Cho Jung-seokKim In-goo
- Bae DoonaKim Jeong-ah
- Kim So-jinSeong Sook-kyeong
- Kim Dae-myungLee Doo-hwan
- Lee Sung-minSeo Sang-hoon
- Lee Hee-junChoi Jin-pil
- Jo Woo-jinJo Seong-gang
- Yoon Je-moonKim Soon-pyeong
- Song Young-changUN Ambassador
- Kim Hae-gonBaek Woon-chang
- Lee Joong-okYoon Kang-sik
Details
- Released
- 19 December 2018
- Original title
- 마약왕
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Woo Min-ho, Lee Ji-min
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What The Drug King is based on
The Drug King is based on a true story.
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The Drug King: quick answers
Is The Drug King worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 177 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Drug King?
The Drug King runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does The Drug King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Drug King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Drug King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Drug King yet.
Which OTT platform is The Drug King on?
The Drug King is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drug King?
If you liked The Drug King, try Rapid Fire, The Baker, Who'll Stop the Rain.
Who directed The Drug King?
The Drug King (2018) was directed by Woo Min-ho and stars Song Kang-ho, Cho Jung-seok, Bae Doona.
What is The Drug King based on?
The Drug King is based on a true story.