The Yellow Sea (2010)
Kernel Score: 83% · 558 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2010-12-22
Runtime: 141 minutes
Where to watch The Yellow Sea
- Free with ads: Plex, Xumo Play, Tubi
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.
The Yellow Sea parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Yellow Sea is a violent R-rated crime thriller with murder, knife fights, and brutal bloodshed.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains graphic violence including a bloodbath, a knife fight, and a man beaten to death amid gang warfare.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ha Jung-woo as Kim Gu-nam
- Kim Yun-seok as Myeon Jeong-hak
- Cho Seong-ha as Kim Tae-won
- Lee Cheol-min as Choi Seong-nam
- Kwak Do-won as Professor Kim Seung-hyun
- Im Ye-won as Professor's Wife
- Tak Sung-eun as Gu-nam's Wife
- Lee El as Joo-young
- Jeong Man-sik as Detective 1
- Jeong Min-sung as Detective 2
The Yellow Sea FAQ
Is The Yellow Sea good?
The Yellow Sea has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 558 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Yellow Sea?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex, Xumo Play and Tubi and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Yellow Sea OK for kids?
The Yellow Sea is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Yellow Sea is a violent R-rated crime thriller with murder, knife fights, and brutal bloodshed.
What movies are like The Yellow Sea?
If you liked The Yellow Sea, try The Outlaws (The Roundup), New World, The Roundup 2 and Memories of Murder.