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The Point Men

"Only 24 hours left to accomplish the mission impossible."

January 18, 2023 1h 48m 5.8/10 (55 votes)

Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Point Men is a action/thriller film. directed by Yim Soon-rye.

Starring Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, and Kang Ki-young

Synopsis

A group of Korean tourists is taken hostage by an extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan. The Korean government dispatches Jae-ho, known as one of Korea's most skilled diplomats, in order to handle the situation. Once he arrives, he asks for the Afghan government's cooperation and uses every means possible to free the hostages. However, his efforts go in vain. Due to his failure, he's forced to work with Dae-sik, a special agent who is an expert on the Middle East. As they begin making their move to get to the Taliban, the first hostage death occurs. With nowhere else to turn, the two become unlikely allies in a race against time to save the rest of the hostages.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 18, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (55 votes)
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Box Office $13.3M Worldwide gross
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Revenue
$13,325,763

Production Companies

  • Plus M Entertainment
  • Watermelon Pictures
  • One Take Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Point Men about?

A group of Korean tourists is taken hostage by an extremist Taliban group in Afghanistan. The Korean government dispatches Jae-ho, known as one of Korea's most skilled diplomats, in order to handle...

Who directed The Point Men?

The Point Men was directed by Yim Soon-rye.

How long is The Point Men?

The Point Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was The Point Men released?

The Point Men was released on January 18, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Point Men?

The main cast of The Point Men includes Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin, Kang Ki-young, Lee Seung-cheol, Jeong Jae-seong.