Oldboy (2013)
A man's relentless hunt for answers unravels a bleak, pulpy mystery after two decades of unexplained captivity.
A man has only three and a half days and limited resources to discover why he was imprisoned in a nondescript room for 20 years without any explanation.
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. Rated R.
What Oldboy feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Oldboy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 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 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Oldboy?
Oldboy is streaming on The Roku Channel.
Does Oldboy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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