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Park Chan-Wook

Park Chan-Wook

South Korean director, writer and producer

Age
63years old
Born
23 August 1963Seúl
Nationality
South Korea
Star sign
Virgo
Years active
2002–2025

Known for

About Park Chan-Wook

Park Chan-Wook is a South Korean director, writer and producer. They were born on 23 August 1963 in Seúl. Their career spans 12 titles, among them Snowpiercer (2013), Oldboy (2003) and Stoker (2013).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Park Chan-Wook is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002); in all, 12 films over 23 years. They have worked as director in 11, writer in 10, producer in 7 and actor in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Snowpiercer (2013), with 39 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Dal-su Oh, on 5 films, among them Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.

Latest work

Full filmography (12)
  1. 2025

    No Other Choice

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
  2. 2022

    Decision to Leave

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2
  3. 2016

    The Handmaiden

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2
  4. 2013 8.5
  5. 2013 6.8
  6. 2011

    Night Fishing

    Director · Writer · Producer

  7. 2009

    Thirst

    Director · Writer · Producer

  8. 2006

    I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK

    Director · Writer · Producer

Where to watch Park Chan-Wook

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2013 8.5
  2. 2013 6.8
  3. 2003

    Oldboy

    Director · Writer

    Where to watch
    9.3
  4. 2016

    The Handmaiden

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2
  5. 2005 6.6
  6. 2022

    Decision to Leave

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.2
  7. 2004

    Three... Extrenes

    Director · Writer

    Where to watch
    6.8
  8. 2025

    No Other Choice

    Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Park Chan-Wook films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Oldboy 2003 9.3
  2. Snowpiercer 2013 8.5
  3. The Handmaiden 2016 8.2
  4. Decision to Leave 2022 8.2
  5. Stoker 2013 6.8

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).

  • BAFTA Awards 1 nomination

Has worked with

Questions about Park Chan-Wook

How old is Park Chan-Wook?

Park Chan-Wook is 63 years old: born on 23 August 1963 in Seúl.

What are the best Park Chan-Wook films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Park Chan-Wook films are Oldboy (2003, 9.3), Snowpiercer (2013, 8.5) and The Handmaiden (2016, 8.2).

How many films and TV shows has Park Chan-Wook been in?

MovieNCo lists 12 films for Park Chan-Wook, from Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) to No Other Choice (2025).

How many awards has Park Chan-Wook won?

Park Chan-Wook has 1 nominations and no wins yet. By award: BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Park Chan-Wook's star sign?

Park Chan-Wook is a Virgo: born on 23 August.

Page reviewed on 19 January 2023.

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