Oldboy (2003)
A man's brutal quest for revenge unfolds with relentless, darkly comic twists and bleak revelations.
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
How intense is Oldboy?
Oldboy is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Oldboy feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Oldboy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Oldboy for you?
Is Oldboy scary?
Only a little. Oldboy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Oldboy gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Oldboy sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Oldboy OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Oldboy?
Oldboy runs 2h.
Where can I stream Oldboy?
Oldboy is streaming on Kanopy and Plex.
Does Oldboy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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