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OldBoy Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

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Last modified: May. 20, 2023

OldBoy

Release Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Theaters

Director: Spike Lee

Starring: Josh Brolin Elizabeth Olsen Sharlto Copley Samuel L. Jackson James Ransone

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is abruptly kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in OldBoy.

Crew Behind the Film

The OldBoy behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Spike Lee last directed Da 5 Bloods and Inside Man: Most Wanted. The film's writer Mark Protosevich last wrote John Carter and Thor.

Director
Spike Lee
Screenwriter
Producers
Doug Davison
Roy Lee

Production Details

What we know about the OldBoy movie production.

Key Facts

  • Remake of the 2003 Korean film.

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Additional Information

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Runtime
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Tagline
Ask not why you were imprisoned. Ask why you were set free.
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Language
English

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TV Spot: Preparing Your Stay

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

OldBoy was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Homefront, Frozen and Black Nativity.

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