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TMDB20001h 48mDrama / Thriller / Mystery

Joint Security Area

Your shadow is over the line...

Two North Korean soldiers are killed in the border area between North and South Korea, prompting an investigation by a neutral body. The lead investigator (Lee Young-ae) receives differing accounts from the two sides.

TMDB audience score

Based on 891 votes

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Joint Security Area at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 48m

At 1h 48m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 6 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Kocowa and ARROW. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, AsianCrush, OnDemandKorea, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 891 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Joint Security Area tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 48m.
  • It is included with Kocowa and ARROW in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 891 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Joint Security Area

Is Joint Security Area scary?
MyCinema has not rated Joint Security Area for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film.
Where can I watch Joint Security Area in the US?
Joint Security Area streams on Kocowa and ARROW, is free on Kanopy, AsianCrush, OnDemandKorea, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Joint Security Area?
Joint Security Area runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Is Joint Security Area suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for Joint Security Area in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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