For decades Hollywood has been referred to as the home of cinema, however, how many film goers who will argue that Korea has been producing far superior movies for decades? We would wager quite a few.
A host of cult classic films have been borne out of the region, and it is hard to argue with cinematic masterpieces such as Oldboy and Train To Busan coming from the mind of iconic Korean directors like Park Chan-wook and Yeon Sang-ho.
Let’s not forget the triumph that was Parasite either, with the Bong Joon-ho film taking home an Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.
It is really no surprise many are looking to delve even further into the wonder of Korean cinema, such is their extensive list of great movies.
Well, luckily for you we’ve taken a deep dive into respected review site Rotten Tomatoes to see which films streaming on Netflix rank the highest so you don’t have to.
Here are the top 21 most highly rated Korean films you can stream on Netflix UK.
1. The Call - 100%
This time travelling thriller starring Park Shin-hye is rated highly by audiences and critics alike and focuses on two people who are connected by telephone in the same home but 20 years apart. Far and wide the most highly rated Korean film on Netflix, this movie is definitely worth a watch. Few films have been given a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes - so give this a watch and we are almost certain you won't be disappointed. If you've never given Korean movies a go before, this is a great place to start. Photo: Netflix
2. Mother - 96%
A decade before his Academy Award winning hit Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho released the critically acclaimed Mother. The film focuses on one mother's love for her son, flipping it into an exhilarating murder mystery thriller. Ranked at 96%. Also, if you've not seen yet - definitely give that a watch afterwards! It is the a Best Picture award winner after all. Photo: Mifilifilms/Kobal/Shutterstock
3. Silenced - 93%
When a caring teacher discovers faculty members have been molesting deaf students, he attempts to expose those who have committed the crimes. Photo: Netflix
4. Seoul Vibe - 91%
This highly ranked Netflix film was loved by audiences and sees a team of racing car drivers attempt to take down a massive money-laundering ring just before the 1988 Seoul Olympics. An unexpected hit, Netflix fans have been loving this film since its launch on the platform. A film that shows Korea does far more than just solid drama hits. Photo: Netflix