Apostle (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2014, Apostle is a drama film directed by JinMu Kim.
What it’s about. In a small North Korean village near the border of China, there are believers who get together in an underground church, away from the eyes of the persecuting government. When the missionary from China, their only support route, is cut off, things begin to get very tense. Chulho, who had been arrested along with his wife, returns. After losing his wife in the interrogations, Chulho had been released and unseen for 2 years before coming back to his home, claiming that he had been commanded by God to lead the believers across the border and into South Korea. The brothers wonder if Chulho is trustworthy, and whether it is the right thing to do to leave their homeland.
Who’s in it. Apostle stars Kim In-kwon as Cheolho Ju, Hong Kyung-in as Ujin Jang, Choi Gyu-hwan as Hojin Yu and Kim Jae-hwa as Bohui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Apostle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apostle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apostle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apostle (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Apostle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Apostle worth watching?
- Apostle holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apostle?
- Apostle stars Kim In-kwon, Hong Kyung-in, Choi Gyu-hwan, Kim Jae-hwa and Choi Sun-ja.
- When was Apostle released?
- Apostle was released in 2014.