The Anchor (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2022, The Anchor is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Jeong Ji-yeon, running about 111 minutes. “My death should be reported through your voice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mysterious informant calls a broadcast news anchor to request that the anchor report on the informant’s inevitable death.
Who’s in it. The Anchor stars Chun Woo-hee as Jeong Se-ra, Shin Ha-kyun as Choi In-ho, Lee Hye-young as Lee So-jung and Park Ji-hyun as Seo Seung-ha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Anchor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel and AsianCrush and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Anchor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anchor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Anchor (2022)?
- In US, The Anchor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Anchor worth watching?
- The Anchor holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anchor?
- The Anchor stars Chun Woo-hee, Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Hye-young, Park Ji-hyun and Cha Lae-hyung.