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The Berlin File (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Berlin File is a 2013 action thriller directed by Seung-wan Ryoo. It runs 2 hours and earned $49 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
43%
worldwide gross
$49M
Metascore
54
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The Berlin File (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Seung-wan Ryoo
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Berlin File About?

The premise of The Berlin File without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A North Korean operative finds his secret mission in Berlin threatened when a dangerous arms deal goes wrong. Caught in a web of deceit and betrayal within the city's criminal underworld, he must navigate escalating tensions and confront a ghost agent. Loyalty is tested as he becomes embroiled in a perilous game of cat and mouse, where allegiances are uncertain and survival depends on uncovering the truth.

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Crew

The Director of The Berlin File

Directed by Seung-wan Ryoo.

From the director

More from Seung-wan Ryoo

More films directed by Seung-wan Ryoo, best-rated first: Escape from Mogadishu, The Battleship Island and Veteran.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Berlin File Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Berlin File 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Berlin File Plot Summary

What happens in The Berlin File 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 the tense atmosphere of a Berlin hotel spirals into chaos, North Korean operative Pyo Jong-seong finds himself barely evading a disastrous arms deal. Ensnared in a web of deception and conflicting clues, he must confront a reality where South Korean intelligence agent Jung Jin-soo has placed him under scrutiny as a key suspect in the failed operation. > “Everything has changed in an instant,” Pyo thinks as he grapples with the escalating situation.

Full summary

The whole story of The Berlin File, scene by scene

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Box office

The Berlin File Box Office

The Berlin File grossed $49 million worldwide. $665,210 came from the US and Canada and $48.3 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$49M

US & Canada
$665.2K
International
$48.3M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

The Berlin File Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

The Berlin File Official Trailer 1 (2013) - Werner Daehn Action Movie HD
  • Teaser The Berlin File (베를린) - Official Teaser Trailer with English Subtitles [HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Berlin File?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the main North Korean operative in The Berlin File?

Cars

Cars in The Berlin File

19 cars on screen, including the 1994 Volkswagen Passat B4 Typ 3A and the 1991 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70.

All 19 cars
  • 1994 Volkswagen Passat B4 Typ 3A in The Berlin File 1994 Volkswagen Passat B4 Typ 3A Important role
  • 1991 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70 in The Berlin File 1991 Volkswagen Transporter T4 Typ 70 Important role
  • AM General M-275 in The Berlin File AM General M-275 Minor role
  • 2000 BMW X5 E53 in The Berlin File 2000 BMW X5 E53 Minor role
Details

The Berlin File Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Bereulin” and “L'agent”.

Also known as
  • Bereulin
  • L'agent
  • ベルリンファイル
  • Akta berlińskie
  • 柏林
  • The Berlin File (2013)
  • 柏林档案
  • 柏林谍变
  • Berlin dosyası
  • 柏林諜戰
  • Berlinski dosije
  • Берлинское дело
+13 more
  • Dosarul Berlin
  • Agentura
  • A berlini ügynök
  • A Berlin-akta
  • Berlínská mise
  • O Arquivo de Berlim
  • The Agent
  • תיק ברלין
  • O Arquivo de Berlin
  • 柏林諜變
  • El archivo de Berlín [베를린]
  • เบอร์ลิน รหัสลับระอุเดือด
  • Hồ Sơ Berlin, ბერლინის საქმე

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FAQ

The Berlin File FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Berlin File, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Berlin File?

The Berlin File runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Berlin File released?

The Berlin File was released on February 15, 2013.

Who directed The Berlin File?

The Berlin File was directed by Seung-wan Ryoo.

More films by Seung-wan Ryoo

How much did The Berlin File make at the box office?

The Berlin File grossed $49 million worldwide ($665,210 domestic, $48.3 million international).

How is The Berlin File rated?

The Berlin File has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does The Berlin File have a post-credit scene?

No. The Berlin File has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Berlin File in?

The original language of The Berlin File is Korean.

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