The Spy Gone North (2018)
Kernel Score: 81% · 216 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2018-08-08
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch The Spy Gone North
- Stream: Rakuten Viki
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
The Spy Gone North parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Spy Gone North is a PG-13 espionage thriller about a South Korean agent infiltrating North Korea amid Cold War-era political tension.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Espionage tension and political corruption themes with some intensity but limited graphic violence per available signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Yoon Jong-bin
Cast
- Hwang Jung-min as Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
- Lee Sung-min as Ri Myeong-woon
- Cho Jin-woong as Choi Hak-seong
- Ju Ji-hoon as Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
- Jeong So-ri as Lee Hong-seol
- Kim Hong-pa as Kim Myung-soo
- Ki Joo-bong as President Kim Jong-il
- Kim Eung-soo as Department Head Kim
- Chae Yong as Hwang Byeong-cheol
- Park Sung-woong as Han Chang-joo
The Spy Gone North FAQ
Is The Spy Gone North good?
The Spy Gone North has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 216 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Spy Gone North?
In the US you can stream The Spy Gone North on Rakuten Viki and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Spy Gone North OK for kids?
The Spy Gone North is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Spy Gone North is a PG-13 espionage thriller about a South Korean agent infiltrating North Korea amid Cold War-era political tension.
What movies are like The Spy Gone North?
If you liked The Spy Gone North, try The Courier, Relay, V.I.P. and Official Secrets.