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

N/A Drama N/A

3.69 / 5.0

17% WILL SEE 83% WON'T SEE

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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.

Drama Suspense Thriller Remake

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83% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

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Who stars in OldBoy – Cast List

Josh Brolin
... Joe Doucett

The Running Man, Avengers: Endgame
Elizabeth Olsen
... Marie

Eternity, Avengers: Endgame
Sharlto Copley
... Adrian Pryce

Elysium, Maleficent
Samuel L. Jackson
Avengers: Infinity War, Afterburn
J
James Ransone
IT Chapter Two, The Black Phone
T
Taryn Terrell
C
Caitlin Dulany
... Emma Pryce
J
Joe Chrest
... Johnny

Fly Me to the Moon, Lisa Frankenstein
C
Ciera Payton
... Capri

Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral, Respect the Jux

Who is making OldBoy – Crew List

A look at OldBoy behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Spike Lee last helmed Highest 2 Lowest and Da 5 Bloods. The film's writer Mark Protosevich last penned John Carter and Thor.

Director: Spike Lee
Screenwriter: Mark Protosevich
Producers: Doug Davison
Roy Lee

Studios: FilmDistrict
Production Company: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
FilmNation Entertainment
Good Universe
Mandate Pictures
Vertigo Entertainment

Production – What we know about the OldBoy

Key Facts

Remake of the 2003 Korean film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2015

Completed

Changed OldBoy movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Ask not why you were imprisoned. Ask why you were set free.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

OldBoy Trailers and Clips

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Redband Trailer

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TV Spot: Preparing Your Stay

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Featurette

OldBoy Release Date: When was the film released?

OldBoy was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27 , 2013. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Frozen, Homefront and Get a Horse!.