Best Korean Movies of the 2020s
Looking for the most acclaimed Korean cinema of the 2020s? This list ranks the standout titles by IMDb rating, critic reception, and audience popularity.
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Best Korean Movies of the 2020s
Definitive ranking of the best Korean films released in the 2020s.
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- #61
Trigger
2025 · 0 min
Prepare for an immersive journey into the past with *Trigger*, the 2025 historical drama that dares to blend gritty realism with fantastical elements. This 165-minute epic, rated TV-MA, promises a thought-provoking experience that challenges perceptions of history and destiny.
- #62
The King's Warden
2026 · 0 min
Set in 15th-century Joseon, The King's Warden follows a village headman whose desperate bid for prosperity spirals into something far more complicated. A quiet, carefully crafted historical drama earning a solid 7.1 on IMDb.
- #63
The Call
2020 · 0 min
Prepare for a mind-bending journey with The Call, a 2020 South Korean thriller that connects two women across twenty years through a single phone line. This ingenious premise sets off a chain reaction of altered pasts and terrifying presents, forcing them into a desperate struggle for survival. It's a high-stakes game of cause and effect, where every decision echoes through time.
- #64
Broker
2022 · 0 min
Hirokazu Kore-eda's directorial debut in Korean cinema follows two desperate men who steal a baby left in a church donation box, only to be quietly tracked by detectives. A 129-minute moral labyrinth that refuses easy answers.
- #65
Once We Were Us
2025 · 0 min
Once We Were Us beautifully captures the bittersweet nature of love and missed opportunities, following two souls reconnecting after years apart. This emotional journey is a must-watch for romance enthusiasts.
- #66
A Normal Family
2024 · 0 min
Dive into the morally grey world of A Normal Family, a gripping South Korean thriller where two wealthy families confront the unthinkable: a violent crime committed by their children. It's a brutal examination of parental love, class privilege, and the lengths one will go to protect their own, no matter the cost.
- #67
Mr.Robot
2025 · 0 min
A robot gains consciousness in a child's body and must protect her from a ruthless uncle in this stunning 2025 animated sci-fi thriller. With a 7.1 IMDb rating and international production pedigree, Mr.Robot explores what it means to give everything for someone you love.
- #68
quasi ( )
2026 · 0 min
quasi ( ) is a 2026 thriller from Indiestory that's keeping almost everything under wraps — no cast, no trailer, no distributor yet. Here's what we actually know, and why it's already on our radar.
- #69
Because I Hate Korea
2024 · 0 min
In 'Because I Hate Korea', Kye-na's journey from confusion to self-discovery unfolds brilliantly. This 2024 drama captivates with its emotional depth and compelling performances.
- #70
Ten Months
2021 · 0 min
Ten Months unravels the life of a young game developer facing an unexpected pregnancy. This South Korean film blends comedy and drama to explore personal and professional upheavals.
- #71
Beasts Clawing at Straws
2020 · 0 min
When a forgotten bag of cash surfaces in a sauna, a motley crew of down-on-their-luck individuals find their desperate lives colliding in a darkly comedic and utterly chaotic spiral. This acclaimed South Korean neo-noir masterfully weaves a tale of greed, fate, and brutal consequences.
- #72
Exhuma
2024 · 0 min
Exhuma takes you on a chilling journey where the past refuses to stay buried. A team of paranormal experts uncovers terrifying truths beneath a family's ancestral gravesite.
- #73
Secret: Untold Melody
2025 · 0 min
A pianist's chance encounter with a mysterious musician leads to a transformative choice in Secret: Untold Melody. Discover a world where love and music intertwine.
- #74
One Win
2024 · 0 min
Join Woo-jin, a former star, as he tackles the challenge of reviving a struggling women's volleyball team in 'One Win'. A blend of drama and comedy awaits!
- #75
6/45
2022 · 0 min
Imagine a 5.7 billion won lottery ticket, caught by the wind, landing right across the Korean military demarcation line. That's the hilarious setup for *6/45*, a South Korean comedy that pits soldiers from both sides in a comical scramble for unimaginable wealth. It's a cross-border caper you won't want to miss.
- #76
What Does That Nature Say to You
2025 · 0 min
A young poet's simple drop-off becomes an unexpectedly long, wine-soaked afternoon with his girlfriend's family. What Does That Nature Say to You is a 109-minute drama that turns small talk into something worth savoring.
- #77
SAVE
2025 · 0 min
A young orphan on the verge of freedom meets a stranger claiming to have saved his life — and demanding every dollar he owns. SAVE is a 2025 drama-comedy-mystery that keeps you second-guessing every scene.
- #78
Homeward Bound
2025 · 0 min
Homeward Bound is a 2025 domestic drama about a woman whose carefully built life unravels when her son comes home with a fiancée — and the fiancée's parents in tow. Tense, tender, and quietly devastating.
- #79
House of the Seasons
2024 · 0 min
When a South Korean family gathers for ancestral rites at their Daegu home, simmering tensions explode when the eldest grandson refuses to inherit the family tofu business. House of the Seasons explores what happens when tradition meets personal choice.
- #80
4:44 : Time of Fear
2024 · 0 min
In the haunting world of 4:44 : Time of Fear, secrets lurk in the shadows of Bukchon Apartment. This chilling horror-thriller explores the thin line between safety and terror.
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