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Broker Review (2022) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is Broker worth watching?

Yes. Broker (2022) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
84 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 9m
Age rating
R (US) · 12A (UK) · A (India) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
IU , Song Kang-ho , Gang Dong-won , Bae Doona , Lee Joo-young , Lim Seung-soo , Park Ji-yong , Kim Sun-young , Lee Mu-saeng , Lee Dong-hwi
Language
Korean

Also known as 브로커 Les Bonnes étoiles Broker - Familie gesucht Broker - Uma Nova Chance ベイビー・ブローカー 掮客 嬰兒轉運站 Bebek Servisi

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists HBO Max in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Broker by country

Country Streaming on
India SonyLIV, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia HBO Max
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia HBO Max
Philippines HBO Max
South Korea Netflix, TVING
Thailand HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

    Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy

    Streaming availability, artwork and title metadata courtesy of TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

    Is Broker worth watching?

    Yes — Broker earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Hirokazu Kore-eda’s tender found-family drama — IU’s So-young is a quiet, devastating turn beside Song Kang-ho.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Broker about?

    Sang-hyun is always struggling from debt, and Dong-soo works at a baby box facility. On a rainy night, they steal the baby Woo-sung, who was left in the baby box, to sell him at a good price. Meanwhile, detectives were watching, and they quietly track them down to capture the crucial evidence.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Broker

    Broker (2022) Review: Kore-eda's Soft-Hearted Crime Story

    Broker is Hirokazu Kore-eda's Korean road movie about two men selling an abandoned baby, a tender found-family drama that sometimes smooths its crime into fable.

    Yes, with reservations. It is gentle, beautifully acted Kore-eda for patient drama fans, even if it lacks the sting of Shoplifters and ties its threads too neatly.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Broker: frequently asked questions

    Is Broker worth watching?

    Yes. Broker (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Broker?

    In the United States you can rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: SonyLIV, Vi Movies & TV in India; HBO Max in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Broker?

    Broker runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

    What is Broker rated?

    Broker is rated R in the United States, 12A in the UK, A in India, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Broker?

    Broker is directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars IU, Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won, Bae Doona, Lee Joo-young.

    What is the Metascore for Broker?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Broker is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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