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No Other Choice

2025, Korean. Directed by Park Chan-wook.

Would you kill for a job?

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

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Runtime
2h 19m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Korean
Rated
R

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7.5/10 from 1,386 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch No Other Choice

No Other Choice is streaming on MUBI in India.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
24 September 2025
Original title
어쩔수가없다
Country
South Korea, France
Written by
Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar
Budget
$12M
Box office
$40M
based on novel or bookdark comedyremakesocial commentaryworking classunemploymentpaper industryunemployeddevoted family manmurder plotsocial criticismsouth koreaamusedeconomic hardship

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What No Other Choice is based on

No Other Choice is based on The Ax, a 1997 novel by Donald E. Westlake.

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Is No Other Choice worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,386 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is No Other Choice?

No Other Choice runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).

Does No Other Choice have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for No Other Choice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

No Other Choice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No Other Choice is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is No Other Choice on?

No Other Choice is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like No Other Choice?

If you liked No Other Choice, try How to Make a Killing, Unstoppable, Pulp Fiction.

Who directed No Other Choice?

No Other Choice (2025) was directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon.

What is No Other Choice based on?

No Other Choice is based on The Ax, a 1997 novel by Donald E. Westlake.

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