No Other Choice movie poster

No Other Choice

"Would you kill for a job?"

September 24, 2025 2h 19m 7.7/10 (544 votes)

Released just last year. No Other Choice is a crime/thriller film. directed by Park Chan-wook. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, and Park Hee-soon

Synopsis

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 24, 2025 4 months ago
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Runtime 2h 19m 139 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (544 votes)
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Budget $12.2M Production budget
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Box Office $30.1M 2.5x return
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Budget
$12,200,000
Revenue
$30,098,000

Production Companies

  • CJ ENM Studios
  • Moho Film
  • KG Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Other Choice about?

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

Who directed No Other Choice?

No Other Choice was directed by Park Chan-wook.

How long is No Other Choice?

No Other Choice has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).

When was No Other Choice released?

No Other Choice was released on September 24, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in No Other Choice?

The main cast of No Other Choice includes Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran.

Is No Other Choice worth watching?

No Other Choice has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 544 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.