Shark: The Beginning
2021, Korean. Directed by Johnny Chae.
A boy who never knew how to fight back.
A bullied teenager who is locked up at a juvenile detention center due to an unexpected accident, meets a mixed martial arts champion to break through his own limits.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 26 November 2021
- Original title
- 샤크: 더 비기닝
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Johnny Chae
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What Shark: The Beginning is based on
Shark: The Beginning is adapted from a comic.
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Shark: The Beginning: quick answers
Is Shark: The Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shark: The Beginning?
Shark: The Beginning runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Shark: The Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shark: The Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shark: The Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shark: The Beginning yet.
Which OTT platform is Shark: The Beginning on?
Shark: The Beginning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shark: The Beginning?
If you liked Shark: The Beginning, try Fists of Legend, Start-Up, Brave Citizen.
Who directed Shark: The Beginning?
Shark: The Beginning (2021) was directed by Johnny Chae and stars Kim Min-seok, Wi Ha-jun, Jung Won-chang.
What is Shark: The Beginning based on?
Shark: The Beginning is adapted from a comic.