MyCinema has not rated Oldboy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Oldboy in the US?

Oldboy is free on The Roku Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Oldboy runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Is Oldboy suitable for kids?

Oldboy is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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Oldboy

Name: Oldboy
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2013-11-14
Duration: 104 min

Ask not why you were imprisoned. Ask why you were set free.

A man has only three and a half days and limited resources to discover why he was imprisoned in a nondescript room for 20 years without any explanation.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,204 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

Oldboy 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 44m

At 1h 44m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 2,204 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Oldboy tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 44m.
It is free to watch on The Roku Channel in the US.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is Oldboy?

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Questions about Oldboy

Is Oldboy scary?: MyCinema has not rated Oldboy for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Oldboy in the US?: Oldboy is free on The Roku Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Oldboy?: Oldboy runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Is Oldboy suitable for kids?: Oldboy is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.