The Spy Gone North
2018, Korean. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin.
In the lasting days of the Cold War.
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Spy Gone North is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yoon Jong-binDirector
- Hwang Jung-minHeuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
- Lee Sung-minRi Myeong-woon
- Cho Jin-woongChoi Hak-seong
- Ju Ji-hoonSection Chief Jeong Moo-taek
- Jeong So-riLee Hong-seol
- Kim Hong-paKim Myung-soo
- Ki Joo-bongPresident Kim Jong-il
- Kim Eung-sooDepartment Head Kim
- Chae YongHwang Byeong-cheol
- Park Sung-woongHan Chang-joo
- Park Jin-youngKim Jang-hyeok
- Nam Moon-chulNational Assembly Member Park
Details
- Released
- 8 August 2018
- Original title
- 공작
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kwon Sung-hui, Yoon Jong-bin
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $3.2K
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The Spy Gone North is based on a true story.
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The Spy Gone North: quick answers
Is The Spy Gone North worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spy Gone North?
The Spy Gone North runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Spy Gone North have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spy Gone North. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spy Gone North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spy Gone North is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Spy Gone North on?
The Spy Gone North is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spy Gone North?
If you liked The Spy Gone North, try Commitment, The Courier, Breach.
Who directed The Spy Gone North?
The Spy Gone North (2018) was directed by Yoon Jong-bin and stars Hwang Jung-min, Lee Sung-min, Cho Jin-woong.
What is The Spy Gone North based on?
The Spy Gone North is based on a true story.