Decibel

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Decibel

Released Dec 2, 2022

1h 50m

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Drama

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Any noise and a bomb will explode! Former Lieutenant Commander Kang Do-Yeong is revered as a national hero for saving many of his men in a submarine accident. But he couldn't save them all and is tormented by the incident. One day, he receives a cryptic phone call informing him that a sound sensitive bomb has been planted at a soccer stadium. When the crowd reaches a certain decibel, the bomb will automatically go off. In the nick of time, Do-Yeong saves innocent lives but the terrorist remains intent on inflicting further casualties, including Do-Yeong's wife, Sergeant Jang Yoo-Jeong and his daughter, Seol-Young. Now he must race against the clock to track down the terrorist and save his family. Amid this impossible task, dark secrets the Commander left buried in the sea resurfaces.

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William Schwartz

HanCinema

For a movie that's supposed to be about sound-sensitive explosives, Decibel is also quiet, with almost no music or sound effects to speak of but lots of fairly uninspired dialog that doesn't do much except repeat information that the viewer already knows.

Jun 18, 2025

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

The film is littered with great set pieces which will have you on the edge of your seat.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 17, 2023

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Kate Sánchez

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Decibel is an action spectacle made infinitely better by its attention to building characters as large as its explosions. As the pair push the film, Kim Rae-Won and Lee Jong-suk are a fascinating and emotional duel to watch unfold.

Jul 15, 2023

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

The film itself is enjoyable thanks to the performances and the willingness of the script to go to the hard places of human existence. That’s where it gets compelling and becomes worth exploring, alarms bells pinging at the originality and freshness.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 6, 2023

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Ronak Kotecha

The Times of India

Decibel is a solid human interest story that is more about the sacrifices of the boys in uniform than bombs.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 11, 2023

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Tatiana Hullender

Screen Rant

Decibel boasts loud explosions and a stressful race against the clock, but its secret weapon lies in Lee Jongsuk & Cha Eunwoo's emotional scenes.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 21, 2022

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Stephanie C

Such a good movie! Great acting, great pacing, a good balance is suspense, action, drama and comedy. I felt attached to all the characters by the end. Very well done and worth watching!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Cristina G

Full of suspense and kept you at the age of your seat. Emotional, exciting, thrilling and action packed. Loved this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/22

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Jisu K

Great Story and Great Actors!!!🥰🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/22

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Stephen C

A successful action movie in 1 hour and 50 minutes!!!!!!!!!!! In Korean with English subtitles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Mary F

Cha Eunwoo delivers a standout performance in Decibel, proving his versatility and talent in a high-stakes, action-packed thriller. Despite sharing the screen with veteran actors, he holds his own with a captivating portrayal that adds depth and intensity to the film. His ability to convey emotion, tension, and determination makes his character compelling and unforgettable. Every scene he appears in is elevated by his presence, demonstrating his natural ability to command the screen. Decibel is further proof that Cha Eunwoo is not just a star but a truly skilled actor who excels in any genre.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Audience Member

I was trying to find my original review but couldn't find it anymore. Sad. I remembered watching this film in cinema by myself and i reminisced about how i felt before and after watching it. It was such an excellent film that i was reeling from the experience long after the movie is over and the soundtrack is being played (which is amazing itself!). As i've said in my og review " I was kept on the edge of my seat during the thrilling parts yet bawling my eyes out during the emotional scenes!" Such roller coaster of emotions! It's a really well crafted film with viewers not left guessing what's going on with the plot as there are flashback scenes that interjects with the current scenarios. Very impressed with the acting of the cast especially the protagonist and the two brothers who are the real gem of this film. A must see movie for all!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Synopsis

Any noise and a bomb will explode! Former Lieutenant Commander Kang Do-Yeong is revered as a national hero for saving many of his men in a submarine accident. But he couldn't save them all and is tormented by the incident. One day, he receives a cryptic phone call informing him that a sound sensitive bomb has been planted at a soccer stadium. When the crowd reaches a certain decibel, the bomb will automatically go off. In the nick of time, Do-Yeong saves innocent lives but the terrorist remains intent on inflicting further casualties, including Do-Yeong's wife, Sergeant Jang Yoo-Jeong and his daughter, Seol-Young. Now he must race against the clock to track down the terrorist and save his family. Amid this impossible task, dark secrets the Commander left buried in the sea resurfaces.

Director: Hwang In-ho
Producer: Lee Hoon-jin
Screenwriter: Hwang In-ho, Lee Hoon-jin
Distributor: Megabox Plus M
Production Co: Cicada I Remember, East Dream Synopex
Genre: Action, Drama
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.6K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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