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Midnight Runners

Original title: Cheong-nyeon-gyeong-chal
  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
11K
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Midnight Runners (2017)
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Two friends who are students at Korean National Police University, find themselves in an endless race against time after they witness a kidnapping and decide to use their knowledge.Two friends who are students at Korean National Police University, find themselves in an endless race against time after they witness a kidnapping and decide to use their knowledge.Two friends who are students at Korean National Police University, find themselves in an endless race against time after they witness a kidnapping and decide to use their knowledge.

  • Director
    • Kim Joo-hwan
  • Writer
    • Kim Joo-hwan
  • Stars
    • Park Seo-joon
    • Kang Ha-neul
    • Park Ha-seon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Joo-hwan
    • Writer
      • Kim Joo-hwan
    • Stars
      • Park Seo-joon
      • Kang Ha-neul
      • Park Ha-seon
    • 56User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:27
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    Park Seo-joon
    Park Seo-joon
    • Hwang Ki-joon
    Kang Ha-neul
    Kang Ha-neul
    • Kang Hee-yeol
    Park Ha-seon
    Park Ha-seon
    • Joo-hee
    Sung Dong-il
    Sung Dong-il
    • Professor Yang
    Bae Yoo-ram
    Bae Yoo-ram
    • Jae-ho
    Go Joon
    Go Joon
    • Goon-ho
    Lee Ho-jung
    Lee Ho-jung
    • Yoon-jeong
    Kang Min-tae
    Lee Ah-In
    • Kidnapped girl
    Jo Hyun-im
    Jo Hyun-im
    • OB…
    Han Jee-won
    • Female student
    Kim Kyu-baek
    Kim Kyu-baek
    • Young-Choon's gang member
    Eunbi Lee
    • Bit part
    Nam Moon-cheol
    • Gynecology director
    Lee Se-Hee
    Lee Se-Hee
    • Se-Hee
    Ahn Seong-bong
    Ahn Seong-bong
    • Club security
    Cha Si-won
    • Cadet at police academy
    Lee Woo-sung
    • Police academy student
    • Director
      • Kim Joo-hwan
    • Writer
      • Kim Joo-hwan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews56

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    8PennyReviews

    Good Enough

    Did not except this one to be that good. The story started with a comedy, with two friends bonding over their years in police accademy and proceded with mystery solving after they bomped into a case and finally we've got some action and drama as well. So, midnight runners has everything. The story is really good itself and along with the performances, really helped it achieve the entertainment level it needed to be successful. Overall, worth trying.
    9nelldr

    A perfect blend of reality and humor.

    The movie was a perfect blend of reality and humor. Most of us we can relate ourselves with the jokes of the movie because those are the simple things which we do in life among close friends, this is the point why the script feels real and lively. The enthusiasm of a young cadet, desperation to get a girl and at the end the commitment shown in the movie is very precisely depicted. Loved it to the core. At the beginning the movie was all humor and fun but amidst that scenario the later is able to draw us into a serious crime fighting zeal with the flow of strong emotions. Apart from that the reality the script is able to associate with the reluctance of bureaucratic measures are precised. Hence a perfect blend of reality and humor.
    8Aktham_Tashtush

    100% recommended , one of the top three K-movies this year.

    The movie is just one of the best Korean movies i'v ever watched, it is funny, fiiled with action and purposeful add to that it tells a story about Human trafficking which surprisingly is not just an Asia problem but A worldwide one.

    The movie plot is strong and well connected,, it started with funny, silly and witty comical jokes but then things got a bit more tense after the "Kidnapping" yet still it had some moments where the guys acts in a stupid silly way where you couldn't help but giggle a little .

    The casting is amazing, Seo-Joon Park "Hwang Ki-joon" and Ha-Neul Kang "Kang Hee-yeol" were perfect together considering they both had a huge experience on TV before getting into the Film business ,,, Also not forgetting to mention Dong-il Sung "Professor Yang" i think i watched once before in Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, and he was really good.

    at the end, and like all Korean movies i have watched, after all of the fun and laughs things get more tense and emotional which is exactly what i love about these type of comedy/Action movies.

    Final thought, 100% Recommended , watch it now, because there's a huge possibility for a sequel ;)
    8heutinckrick

    Dear god, i laughed so hard

    I'll keep it short with my review. This movie made me laugh so hard i had tears in my eyes. The chemistry between the two lead actors is amazing, just spot on. The story is very simple and easy to follow. The pace and lenght of the movie is solid. It has action and a bit of drama but the comedy/humour people.. so much fun, and therefore really enjoyable to watch. Just sit down, relax and 'laugh'. What more do you need.
    9frdgrntmt

    What a Fun and Refreshing Movie!

    Finally a break from the relenting string of dark, gruesome, violent movies from S. Korea! Midnight Runners is a refreshing break from the genre movie of gangs and violence that we typically get from Korea. The main actors: Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul have fantastic chemistry and their scenes are effortlessly outrageously hilarious. Their comic timing, delivery and the way they play off each other's lines is just amazing to watch.

    The story is not the most ingenuous or complex, but it works. It's a simple story about two young police academy cadets who don't have a real strong reason or desire to become police officers and who unwittingly find themselves in a situation that requires them to demonstrate the moral fiber and courage of what one would hope to find in a future police officer. It's not fancy and that's the key. It's simple, relatable, and most importantly a whole lot of fun and funny. I was definitely glad to have watched it, and walked out having felt like all the stress of the day was laughed off during the movie.

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    • Trivia
      "Midnight Runners" marks Park Seo-joon first time playing a leading role in a feature film.
    • Connections
      Remade as Detective Novice: Midnight Runner (2020)

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official Site (Japan)
      • Vidio (Indonesia)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Cảnh Sát Tập Sự
    • Filming locations
      • Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Lotte Entertainment
      • Movie Rock
      • Sega Sammy Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,730,433
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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