The Tiger (2015)
Kernel Score: 86% · 269 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2015-12-16
Runtime: 139 minutes
Where to watch The Tiger
- Stream: Prime Video, Hi-YAH
- Free with ads: Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on.
The Tiger parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Tiger is a PG-13 historical action-drama about a hunter tracking a legendary tiger under Japanese colonial rule, featuring hunting violence and wartime oppression themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes tiger attacks, hunting sequences, and violence tied to Japanese colonial rule in 1920s Korea, consistent with its PG-13 rating.
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
Cast
- Choi Min-sik as Cheon Man-deok
- Jeong Man-sik as Goo-gyeong
- Kim Sang-ho as Chil-goo
- Sung Yu-been as Suk-yi
- Jung Suk-won as Ryu
- Lee Na-ra as Mal-nyeon
- Jung Zi-so as Seon-yi
- Kim Ye-joon as Young Suk-yi
- Park In-Soo as Hunter Park
- You Chea-myung as Hunter Yoo
The Tiger FAQ
Is The Tiger good?
The Tiger has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Tiger?
In the US you can stream The Tiger on Prime Video and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Tiger OK for kids?
The Tiger is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Tiger is a PG-13 historical action-drama about a hunter tracking a legendary tiger under Japanese colonial rule, featuring hunting violence and wartime oppression themes.
What movies are like The Tiger?
If you liked The Tiger, try Assassination, My Way, The Swordsman and The Battleship Island.