The Chaser (2008)
A disgraced detective hunts for his missing women, uncovering a chilling pattern of disappearances and a relentless predator.
Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared without clearing their debts. While trying to track them down, he finds a clue that the vanished girls were all called up by the same client, whom one of his girls is meeting with right now.
How intense is The Chaser?
The Chaser is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Chaser feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefultensechilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Chaser
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Chaser for you?
Is The Chaser scary?
Yes, properly. The Chaser is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Chaser gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Chaser sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Chaser OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Chaser?
The Chaser runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream The Chaser?
The Chaser is streaming on AMC+ and Kanopy.
Does The Chaser have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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