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Hijack 1971

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A pilot tries to save the lives of all his passengers when a hijacker with a bomb reroutes the plane to North Korea.
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William Schwartz HanCinema 11/05/2024
Very little even really happens. Despite several passengers getting named parts I can barely remember anything about any of them. Go to Full Review
Whang Yee Ling The Straits Times (Singapore) 08/21/2024
3/5
Based on a true incident, this is an efficiently told saga of in-flight terror that sticks the landing. Go to Full Review
James Marsh South China Morning Post 08/02/2024
4/5
First-time director Kim ... packs this taught, lean thriller with life-threatening incident and period-specific peccadillos to amuse and appal his audience in between the breathless thrills and political grandstanding. Go to Full Review
Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania 07/31/2024
3.5/5
Ha Jung-Soo and Yeo Jin-Goo elevate this otherwise familiar but tense plane-hijacking thriller. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/15/2024
Hijack 1971 delivers everything that viewers can expect from a high-octane, well-acted thriller about a plane being hijacked in the air. The fact that this movie is based on a true story makes it more interesting. Go to Full Review
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Ken 07/18/2024 Always good to have a well-acted movie based on a true story. I never once was bored as the movie had good pacing. Subtitles were just fine for me. I wished I wouldve caught Escape, but this movie was a great substitute for me! Really enjoyed it! See more gahyun 07/16/2024 Movie is perfect but half of the movie didn't had subtitles. I was ok to watch but my husband needed subtitles. See more Ab 07/11/2024 Unique story, good suspense, emotional. And some crazy flying skills. See more Juan Carlos T @RT43832209 08/09/2025 Based on the context behind the film, it addresses the Korean War along the 38th Parallel without portraying either Korea as the “good” or the “bad” side. The antagonist is shown as someone who suffered bullying, which led to a resentment that eventually culminates in the hijacking of a plane. The pilot, in turn, also has a solid character arc. When it comes to cinematography, it’s the kind of movie you genuinely enjoy: strong setting, excellent photography, and well-developed characters. However, it feels like it’s missing that small extra touch to become a work that truly leaves a mark. Even so, it is undoubtedly a very worthwhile investment of time. See more Max W @MaxthorWoo 02/23/2025 As a directorial debut, the overall pacing and execution are commendable, but Ha Jung-woo's room for expression is limited given the subject matter. The script's constraints also prevent the film from breaking new ground, keeping it confined within the framework of a low-budget, single-setting political thriller. See more Alan M @RT48825236 02/17/2025 This was a fantastic movie. The storyline, the acting and the visual effects were brilliant. Definitely one to add to your must watch list. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A pilot tries to save the lives of all his passengers when a hijacker with a bomb reroutes the plane to North Korea.
Director
Kim Seonghan
Producer
Kim Sung-Han
Screenwriter
Kim Kyung-chan
Distributor
Sony Pictures International
Production Co
Kidari Studio
Rating
R (Some Violence|Bloody Images)
Genre
Action, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 5, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 40m
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