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The Man from Nowhere

Directed by Lee Jeong-beom · 2010 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?

The Man from Nowhere (2010) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (94%) responded more warmly than critics (84%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Man from Nowhere?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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84% Editorial Rating
94% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.8 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 59m
Cast
Won Bin , Kim Sae-ron , Kim Tae-hun , Kim Hie-won , Kim Seung-o , Lee Jong-pil , Thanayong Wongtrakul , Kim Hyo-seo
Streaming
Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, MUBI, Viki
Language
Korean

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • fuboTV
  • Peacock
  • MUBI
  • Viki

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Man from Nowhere by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, TVING
United States Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, MUBI, Viki

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

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (94%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, crime pick
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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    Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?

    Yes — The Man from Nowhere earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Won Bin as a pawnshop ghost with a past — the knife fight in the final act redefined Korean action choreography.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Audiences (94%) responded more warmly than critics (84%).

    What is The Man from Nowhere about?

    A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

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    Critic Reviews

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    The Man from Nowhere (2010) Review

    Lee Jeong-beom's The Man from Nowhere (2010) remains a defining Action landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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