The Roundup

A relentless detective hunts a killer who preys on tourists, uncovering a web of crime and corruption.

Critics praise the film as a savage, fast-paced Korean action crime thriller anchored by Don Lee's charismatic lead performance and its brisk, brutal set pieces.

• Ma Seok-do is a blunt, physically dominant detective who pursues suspects across borders with minimal bureaucracy
• Reviews describe the lead as a Korean superhero figure and the fights as extreme, bone-breaking set pieces
• The plot moves from an extradition to a Vietnam-based investigation uncovering a killer of tourists

• The Outlawsshared gritty Korean crime action, hard-nosed detective versus organized gangsters, brutal bone-breaking set pieces
• The Chasershared Korean crime thriller energy, relentless chase and fight sequences, cop-driven investigation of a serial killer
• The Man from Nowhereshared Korean action-crime intensity and charismatic brawler lead carrying visceral set pieces
• Takenshared overseas-pursuit structure and vengeful lawman tone in a crime action framework

Director

Lee Sang-yong

Release Date

2022-05-18

Runtime

106 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (478)

What is The Roundup about?

A blunt Seoul detective heads abroad to extradite a suspect and uncovers a tourist-killing serial murderer.

What is The Roundup like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Roundup as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.

Is The Roundup violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in The Roundup as graphic.

What did critics think of The Roundup?

Critics praise the film as a savage, fast-paced Korean action crime thriller anchored by Don Lee's charismatic lead performance and its brisk, brutal set pieces.

Which films are like The Roundup?

Films with a similar feel include The Outlaws, The Chaser, The Man from Nowhere, and Taken.

How long is The Roundup?

The Roundup runs 106 minutes.

Where can I watch The Roundup?

In United States, The Roundup streams on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, AsianCrush, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Midnight Pulp, Xumo Play, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, Amazon MX Player.