Decision to Leave (2022)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,455 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance
Released: 2022-06-29
Runtime: 139 minutes
Where to watch Decision to Leave
- Stream: MUBI
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
From a mountain peak in South Korea, a man plummets to his death. Did he jump, or was he pushed? When detective Hae-joon arrives on the scene, he begins to suspect the dead man’s wife Seo-rae. But as he digs deeper into the investigation, he finds himself trapped in a web of deception and desire.
Decision to Leave parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Decision to Leave is an unrated Korean mystery-romance involving a suspicious death investigation and forbidden love.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on investigating a suspicious death from a mountain fall, with moderate crime-thriller tension.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves a forbidden romantic attraction between a detective and a murder suspect.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Tang Wei as Song Seo-rae
- Park Hae-il as Jang Hae-joon
- Lee Jung-hyun as Jeong-ahn
- Go Kyung-pyo as Soo-wan
- Park Yong-woo as Lim Ho-shin
- Kim Shin-young as Yeon-su
- Yoo Seung-mok as Ki Do-soo
- Jung Yi-seo as Mi-ji
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- Lee Hak-ju as Lee Ji-goo
Decision to Leave FAQ
Is Decision to Leave good?
Decision to Leave has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,455 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Decision to Leave?
In the US you can stream Decision to Leave on MUBI and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Decision to Leave OK for kids?
Decision to Leave is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Decision to Leave is an unrated Korean mystery-romance involving a suspicious death investigation and forbidden love.
What movies are like Decision to Leave?
If you liked Decision to Leave, try Forgotten, Drishyam, Identity and Train to Busan.