3-Iron (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2004, 3-Iron is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Kim Ki-duk, running about 88 minutes. “Nothing is what it appears to be.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man, whose only possession is a motorcycle, spends his time riding around the city looking for empty apartments. After finding one, he hangs out for a while, fixing himself something to eat, washing laundry or making small repairs in return. He always tries to leave before the owners get back but in one ostensibly empty mansion he meets the abused wife of a rich man and she escapes with him.
Who’s in it. 3-Iron stars Lee Seung-yeon as Sun-hwa, Jae Hee as Tae-suk, Kwon Hyuk-ho as Min-gyu and Choi Jeong-ho as Jailor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, 3-Iron has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 3-Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3-Iron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3-Iron (2004)?
- In US, 3-Iron is available to 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 3-Iron worth watching?
- 3-Iron holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 3-Iron?
- 3-Iron stars Lee Seung-yeon, Jae Hee, Kwon Hyuk-ho, Choi Jeong-ho and Lee Mi-suk.
- When was 3-Iron released?
- 3-Iron was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.