The Yellow Sea
2010, Korean. Directed by Na Hong-jin.
The only thing he must not have crossed.
A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- R
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The Yellow Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Na Hong-jinDirector
- Ha Jung-wooKim Goo-nam
- Kim Yoon-seokMyun Jung-hak
- Cho Seong-haKim Tae-won
- Lee Cheol-minChoi Seong-nam
- Kwak Do-wonProfessor Kim Seung-hyun
- Im Ye-wonSeung-hyun's Wife
- Tak Sung-eunGoo-nam's Wife
- ELJoo Yeong
- Jeong Man-sikDetective 1
- Jung Min-sungDetective 2
- Park Yun-hoUlsan Broker 1
- Seung Eui-yeolUlsan Broker 2
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2010
- Original title
- 황해
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Na Hong-jin
- Budget
- $8.2M
- Box office
- $16M
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The Yellow Sea: quick answers
Is The Yellow Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 634 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Yellow Sea?
The Yellow Sea runs 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Does The Yellow Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Yellow Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Yellow Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Yellow Sea is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Yellow Sea on?
The Yellow Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yellow Sea?
If you liked The Yellow Sea, try New World, Memories of Murder, One Night in Bangkok.
Who directed The Yellow Sea?
The Yellow Sea (2010) was directed by Na Hong-jin and stars Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yoon-seok, Cho Seong-ha.