The Negotiation
2018, Korean. Directed by Lee Jong-suk.
Hostage crisis at a dead end. One last call to save lives.
An ace crisis negotiator attempts to figure out the real motivation of a man who has kidnapped two people and crack his calm demeanour.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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The Negotiation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Lee Jong-sukDirector
- Son Ye-jinHa Chae-yoon
- Hyun BinMin Tae-gu
- Kim Sang-hoAhn Hyeok-soo
- Jang Young-namSection Chief Han
- Jang KwangHwang Soo-suk
- Jo Young-jinChairman Koo
- Kim Jong-gooCEO Yoon
- Kim Min-sangDeputy Department Head Park
- Han Gi-joongLieutenant General Son
- Yoo Yeon-sooChief Moon of National Police Agency
- Park Soo-youngSection Chief Choi
- Choi Byung-moSecretary Kong
Details
- Released
- 19 September 2018
- Original title
- 협상
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Choi Sung-hyun
- Box office
- $15M
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The Negotiation: quick answers
Is The Negotiation worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Negotiation?
The Negotiation runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Negotiation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Negotiation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Negotiation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Negotiation yet.
Which OTT platform is The Negotiation on?
The Negotiation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Negotiation?
If you liked The Negotiation, try Man on a Ledge, Nick of Time, Thick as Thieves.
Who directed The Negotiation?
The Negotiation (2018) was directed by Lee Jong-suk and stars Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin, Kim Sang-ho.