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Memories of Murder

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In 1986, Park (Song Kang-ho) and Cho (Kim Roi-ha) are two simple-minded detectives assigned to a double murder investigation in a South Korean province. But when the murderer strikes several more times with the same pattern, the detectives realize that they are chasing the country's first documented serial killer. Relying on only their basic skills and tools, Park and Jo attempt to piece together the clues and solve the case in this thriller based on true events.
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Memories of Murder blends the familiar crime genre with social satire and comedy, capturing the all-too human desperation of its key characters.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) One of the great police procedurals, beloved by the A-list (Tarantino is a fan), this epic crime drama from the Parasite director Bong Joon-ho pulses with horrible authenticity. Rated: 5/5 Mar 29, 2025 Full Review Kristy Puchko Pajiba Memories of Murder is precisely what you'd expect from Bong. Dec 3, 2020 Full Review Barry Hertz Globe and Mail Tracing a long, frustrating, and at times darkly funny investigation into the crimes of a rural South Korean serial killer, Memories of Murder is a thrilling and stomach-churning ride. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 24, 2020 Full Review Emma Vine Loud and Clear Reviews With its impeccable direction and cinematography, hard-hitting themes, and the devastating true crime story that is recounted throughout the movie’s runtime, it’s no surprise that Bong Joon-ho’s 2000s masterpiece continues to wow audiences. Rated: 5/5 Mar 28, 2025 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm Dark, with a black wit to match... Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 13, 2023 Full Review Brian Susbielles InSession Film Bong Joon-ho’s second film gave him noted recognition around the world with this brilliant crime drama... Mar 6, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member One of the classic Korean cinema and very sad story... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review chris h Perfect crime drama...maybe the best of all time.The blend of humor,horror,drams is on point.Probably never see one this great again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Malik abdullah M I think the girl was the turning point for me Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review b s 18年标记想看，终于在25年的进修中把这璐电影看完。一开始感觉是一种喜哗与犯罪的结合，总在各种京察无能的闹哗里回到真凶的追繜，中间穿了军政缉的各种80年代的管制，虽然仅仅是一瞥，像是新世纪对于当年的回眸。导演的剪辑也很创新，一个场景连接另一个场景，往往充满了断层，给人一种震颤，又有一种意外之喜。推至电影最后，那种绝望感已经蔓延出来，之前的科打诨也烟消云散，当那幕经典的望穿银幕的凝视出现时，哪怕心中已有所准备，但依然被震撼到，所有的郁闷鍑汹涌而出，如果这个镜头持续璐过10秒，我一瓒会眼泪夺眶而出。 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Dani G There's a reason why this is considered among the best from this century, and the one that put Bong Joon-Ho on the cinematic world map. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Priyan B Finest thriller. Rating: 8.7/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bong Joon Ho

Director

Song Kang-ho

Det. Park Doo-man

Kim Sang-kyung

Det. Seo Tae-yoon

Kim Roe ha

Det. Cho Yong-koo

Song Jae-ho

Sgt. Shin Dong-chul

Byun Hee-bong

Sgt. Koo Hee-bong

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Synopsis In 1986, Park (Song Kang-ho) and Cho (Kim Roi-ha) are two simple-minded detectives assigned to a double murder investigation in a South Korean province. But when the murderer strikes several more times with the same pattern, the detectives realize that they are chasing the country's first documented serial killer. Relying on only their basic skills and tools, Park and Jo attempt to piece together the clues and solve the case in this thriller based on true events.
Director
Bong Joon Ho
Producer
Cha Seung-jae, Jong-yun No, Kim Moo-ryung
Screenwriter
Bong Joon Ho, Shim Sung-bo
Production Co
CJ Entertainment, Muhan Investment, Sidus
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 24, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$14.1K
Runtime
2h 9m
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