The Flu
감기
“Death goes viral.”
Synopsis
A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE FLU Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-02
Top Cast
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Jang Hyuk
Kang Ji-Koo
Soo Ae
Kim In-Hae
Park Min-ha
Kim Mi-Reu
Yoo Hai-jin
Bae Kyung-Ub
Don Lee
Jeon Gook-hwan
Lee Hee-jun
Byung-Ki
Lee Sang-yeob
Byoung-Woo
Cha In-pyo
South Korean President
Kim Ki-hyeon
Prime Minister
Park Hyo-ju
Teacher Jung
Park Jeong-min
Chul-Gyo
Choi Byung-mo
Choi Dong-Chi
Kim Moon-soo
Doctor Yang
Lee Seung-joon
Cop at scene of accident
Jang Kyoung-up
Soldier
Na Ki-soo
Center for Disease Control Director
Nam Moon-chul
Infection Judge
Seon Uk-hyeon
Pharmacist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Sung-soo
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Sung-soo, Lee Young-jong
- Original Score
- Kim Tae-seong
- Original Title
- 감기
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.8M
- Production Studios
- iLoveCinema, iFilm, Sidus, CJ Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Sung-soo
Kim Sung-soo, Lee Young-jong, Jung Jae-ho, Lee Yoon-ho, Park Hee-kwon
Kim Tae-seong
Lee Mo-gae
Nam Na-young
Kim Sung-jin, Seo Jong-hae, Jeong Tae-sung, Shin Kang-yeong, Jeong Hoon-tak
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Sung-soo
Director
Kim Sung-soo
Screenplay
Kim Sung-jin
Producer
Nam Na-young
Editor
Park Elhen
Production Design
Kim Tae-seong
Original Music Composer
Seo Jong-hae
Producer
Kim Kyeong-mi
Costume Design
Lee Young-jong
Screenplay
Lee Mo-gae
Director of Photography
Jeong Hoon-tak
Producer
Lee Seung-ho
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flu about?
A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it.
Who directed The Flu?
The Flu was directed by Kim Sung-soo.
Who stars in The Flu?
The principal cast of The Flu includes Jang Hyuk, Soo Ae, Park Min-ha, Yoo Hai-jin, Don Lee.
When was The Flu released and how long is it?
The Flu was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did The Flu make at the box office?
The Flu grossed $19.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Flu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flu was composed by Kim Tae-seong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flu?
The Flu holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).