The Man from Nowhere (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, The Man from Nowhere is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Lee Jeong-beom, running about 119 minutes. “Nothing to lose, nothing to compromise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. His only friend called him 'the man from nowhere'... Taesik, a former special agent becomes a loner after losing his wife in a miserable accident and lives a bitter life running a pawnshop. He only has a few customers and a friend named Somi, a little girl next door. As Taesik spends more and more time with Somi, he gets attached to her. Then Somi is kidnapped by a gang, and as Taesik tries to save Somi by becoming deeply associated with the gang his mysterious past is revealed.
Who’s in it. The Man from Nowhere stars Won Bin as Cha Tae-sik, Kim Sae-ron as Jeong So-mi, Kim Tae-hun as Kim Chi-gon and Kim Hee-won as Man-seok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Man from Nowhere has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $43.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Nowhere page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Nowhere tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Nowhere (2010)?
- In US, The Man from Nowhere is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?
- The Man from Nowhere holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man from Nowhere?
- The Man from Nowhere stars Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Tae-hun, Kim Hee-won and Kim Sung-oh.
- When was The Man from Nowhere released?
- The Man from Nowhere was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.