Confidential Assignment (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Confidential Assignment is a 2017 action drama directed by Seong-hoon Kim. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $56 million worldwide. It holds 69% on TMDB. Stream it on Rakuten Viki, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Seong-hoon Kim
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- CJ Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confidential Assignment About?
The premise of Confidential Assignment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A skilled North Korean detective, Im Chul-Ryung, is dispatched to the South to apprehend Cha Ki-Sung, a refugee crime boss. He unexpectedly teams up with South Korean detective Kang Jin-Tae, creating a unique partnership between the two Koreas. Together, they must overcome cultural differences and navigate a dangerous criminal underworld to bring down Cha Ki-Sung and his organization, marking a significant moment of cooperation between the nations.
Where to Watch Confidential Assignment
Stream it on Rakuten Viki, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Confidential Assignment
Directed by Seong-hoon Kim.
- Director Seong-hoon Kim
Confidential Assignment Reviews & Ratings
Confidential Assignment holds 69% on TMDB.
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Confidential Assignment Plot Summary
What happens in Confidential Assignment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Im Cheol-ryung, a seasoned officer from North Korea’s special investigation team, bursts into a hidden counterfeit money operation, he is confronted with a shocking betrayal: his superior, Cha Ki-seong, along with his fellow officers, are colluding to steal the master plates used for printing fake currency. This catastrophic revelation leads to a harrowing firefight, resulting in the deaths of Cheol-ryung’s wife, Hwa-ryung, and his team, leaving him seriously injured.
Full summary
The whole story of Confidential Assignment, scene by scene
Confidential Assignment Box Office
Confidential Assignment grossed $56 million worldwide. $475,618 came from the US and Canada and $55.5 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56M
- US & Canada
- $475.6K
- International
- $55.5M
Confidential Assignment Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Confidential Assignment.
How Well Do You Know Confidential Assignment?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What Nord Korean officer is the protagonist in the film?
Cars in Confidential Assignment
136 cars on screen, including the 2010 Kia K5 and the 2000 BMW X5 E53.
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Important role
Confidential Assignment Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Cooperation” and “Gongjo”.
- Also known as
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- Cooperation
- Gongjo
- Missão Secreta (공조) (2017)
- コンフィデンシャル／共助：2017
- 공조 1
- 공조
- Misión Secreta
- Missão Secreta
- 共助
- 機密同盟
- Gizli Atama
- Tajná mise v Soulu
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- Тайна мисия
- Tajna misja w Seulu
- Кооперация
- Titkos küldetés Szöulban
- 秘密任務
- Misiune sub acoperire
- คู่จารชน คนอึนมึน
- コンフィデンシャル／共助
- Cộng Sự Bất Đắc Dĩ
- مهمة سرية
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Confidential Assignment FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Confidential Assignment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confidential Assignment?
Confidential Assignment runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Confidential Assignment released?
Confidential Assignment was released on January 27, 2017.
Who directed Confidential Assignment?
Confidential Assignment was directed by Seong-hoon Kim.
More films by Seong-hoon Kim Where can I watch Confidential Assignment?
In the US, Confidential Assignment is streaming on Rakuten Viki and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Confidential Assignment make at the box office?
Confidential Assignment grossed $56 million worldwide ($475,618 domestic, $55.5 million international).
How is Confidential Assignment rated?
Confidential Assignment has 69% on TMDB, 3.2/5 on Letterboxd and 3.3/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Confidential Assignment have a post-credit scene?
No. Confidential Assignment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Confidential Assignment in?
The original language of Confidential Assignment is Korean.
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