Beasts Clawing at Straws
2020, Korean. Directed by Kim Yong-hoon.
When it comes to money... trust no-one.
A struggling restaurant owner, caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer gets into trouble when his girlfriend runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Beasts Clawing at Straws is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Kocowa in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 February 2020
- Original title
- 지푸라기라도 잡고 싶은 짐승들
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Yong-hoon
- Box office
- $5.7M
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What Beasts Clawing at Straws is based on
Beasts Clawing at Straws is adapted from a novel.
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Beasts Clawing at Straws: quick answers
Is Beasts Clawing at Straws worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 293 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beasts Clawing at Straws?
Beasts Clawing at Straws runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Beasts Clawing at Straws have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beasts Clawing at Straws. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beasts Clawing at Straws parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Beasts Clawing at Straws yet.
Which OTT platform is Beasts Clawing at Straws on?
Beasts Clawing at Straws is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Kocowa in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beasts Clawing at Straws?
If you liked Beasts Clawing at Straws, try The Locksmith, Suburbicon, All the Devils Are Here.
Who directed Beasts Clawing at Straws?
Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020) was directed by Kim Yong-hoon and stars Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Woo-sung, Bae Sung-woo.
What is Beasts Clawing at Straws based on?
Beasts Clawing at Straws is adapted from a novel.