Park Chan-wook
Park Chan-wook (born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. He is considered one of the most prominent filmmakers of South Korean cinema as well as world cinema in 21st century. His films have gained notoriety for their cinematography and framing, black humor and often brutal subject matter.
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Park Chan-wook Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Park Chan-wook. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Park Chan-wook films ranked by score.
1
No Other Choice (2025)
Comedy
Crime
Thriller
Decades of loyal service count for nothing when a paper mill manager gets tossed out by a company that never valued him. Humiliated, broke, and invisible to a labor market...
Score
7.5
2
Decision to Leave (2022)
Mystery
Romance
Thriller
A body at the base of a South Korean mountain. A widow who grieves without quite grieving. Detective Hae-joon tells himself he is building a case, but what he is...
Score
7.3
3
The Handmaiden (2016)
Drama
Romance
Thriller
Colonial Korea, 1930s. A sharp-fingered pickpocket takes a job as personal maid to a sheltered Japanese heiress living under the thumb of her obsessive uncle. The plan is straightforward: earn...
Score
8.2
4
Thirst (2009)
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Father Sang-hyun enters a medical trial hoping to help develop a cure for a lethal virus. The experiment kills him. A mysterious transfusion pulls him back, but whoever he is...
Score
7.1
5
Lady Vengeance (2005)
Drama
Thriller
Geum-ja emerges from prison after thirteen years for a crime she didn't commit, carrying meticulous blueprints for revenge. Director Park Chan-wook transforms her methodical preparation into something far more complex...
Score
7.5
6
Oldboy (2003)
Action
Drama
Mystery
Oh Dae-su wakes up one day in a sealed room with no explanation and no way out. For fifteen years he eats, sleeps, watches television, and waits. Then, just as...
Score
8.2
7
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)
Action
Drama
Thriller
When a deaf factory worker and his girlfriend kidnap a wealthy man's daughter to secure funds for his sister's kidney transplant, their plan collapses into tragedy. The resulting vendetta consumes...
Score
7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Park Chan-wook?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Park Chan-wook are No Other Choice, Decision to Leave, and The Handmaiden.
How many movies and TV shows has Park Chan-wook directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles directed by Park Chan-wook, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Park Chan-wook worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Park Chan-wook maintains a strong average user rating of 7.6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.