Top Korean Sci-Fi Movies


Top Korean Sci-Fi Movies

Snowpiercer - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this dystopian science fiction film is set on a perpetually moving train carrying the last remnants of humanity. The film explores themes of class struggle as lower-class passengers revolt against the elite ruling class. View on IMDB

The Host - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, 'The Host' is a science fiction monster film that tells the story of a family fighting a mutant creature that emerges from the Han River. The film is notable for its social commentary as well as its thrilling narrative. View on IMDB

Okja - Directed by Bong Joon-ho, 'Okja' is a thought-provoking film about a young girl who risks everything to protect her genetically modified super-pig from a powerful, multi-national company. The movie explores themes of animal rights and corporate greed. View on IMDB

Time - Directed by Kim Ki-duk, 'Time' delves into themes of identity and personal relationships through the lens of science fiction. The film tells the story of a woman who undergoes extensive plastic surgery to change her appearance and test her boyfriend's love. View on IMDB

Save the Green Planet - Directed by Jang Joon-hwan, this unique sci-fi thriller follows a man who believes that Earth is on the verge of an alien invasion. He kidnaps the CEO of a corporation, suspecting him to be the alien leader. The film blends dark comedy with a psychological narrative. View on IMDB

Lucid Dream - Directed by Kim Joon-sung, 'Lucid Dream' is a sci-fi thriller where a father uses lucid dreaming techniques to search for his kidnapped son. The film explores the possibilities of the subconscious mind and dream manipulation View on IMDB

The Call - Directed by Lee Chung-hyun, this sci-fi thriller revolves around two women connected by a phone call that transcends time. One lives in the present, while the other resides in the past. Their fates become intertwined in a gripping, time-bending narrative. View on IMDB

Illang: The Wolf Brigade - Directed by Kim Jee-woon, this film is set in a dystopian future where Korea is on the brink of reunification. The story follows a special police unit tasked with combating a terrorist group that opposes the reunification, featuring high-octane action and political intrigue. View on IMDB

Fabricated City - Directed by Park Kwang-hyun, this sci-fi action thriller follows an unemployed gamer who is framed for murder. He teams up with his online gaming friends to uncover a complex conspiracy and clear his name using their gaming skills. View on IMDB

Seobok - Directed by Lee Yong-ju, 'Seobok' follows the story of a former intelligence agent tasked with escorting the first human clone, who holds the secret to immortality. The film explores ethical questions about human cloning and what it means to be truly human. View on IMDB