The Spy Gone North poster
Where to stream

The Spy Gone North

7.320182h 18mMovieDramaHistoryThriller

South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.

DirectorYoon Jong-bin
WritersYoon Jong-bin·Kwon Sung-hui
ProducersKuk Su-ran·Son Sang-bum

Where to watch

CJ ENM Selects Amazon ChannelCJ ENM Selects Amazon ChannelRakuten TVRakuten TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPlexPlexAmazon MX PlayerAmazon MX Player
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yoon Jong-bin

HJHwang Jung-min
Hwang Jung-min
Heuk Geum-seong / Park Seok-yeong
LSLee Sung-min
Lee Sung-min
Ri Myeong-woon
CJCho Jin-woong
Cho Jin-woong
Choi Hak-seong
JJJu Ji-hoon
Ju Ji-hoon
Section Chief Jeong Moo-taek
JSJeong So-ri
Jeong So-ri
Lee Hong-seol
KHKim Hong-pa
Kim Hong-pa
Kim Myung-soo
KJKi Joo-bong
Ki Joo-bong
President Kim Jong-il
KEKim Eung-soo
Kim Eung-soo
Department Head Kim
CY
Chae Yong
Hwang Byeong-cheol
PSPark Sung-woong
Park Sung-woong
Han Chang-joo
PJPark Jin-young
Park Jin-young
Kim Jang-hyeok
NMNam Moon-chul
Nam Moon-chul
National Assembly Member Park

More from Hwang Jung-min · Lead actor

Hope
Hope
2026 · 7.2
The Wailing
The Wailing
2016 · 7.4
Nine Puzzles
Nine Puzzles
2025 · 7.9
Narco-Saints
Narco-Saints
2022 · 7.7
12.12: The Day
12.12: The Day
2023 · 7.6
New World
New World
2013 · 7.4
H.U.S.H.
H.U.S.H.
2020 · 7.7
Hunt
Hunt
2022 · 6.7
Kill Boksoon
Kill Boksoon
2023 · 6.9
Veteran
Veteran
2015 · 6.9
See all fromHwang Jung-min

More from Lee Sung-min · Co-star actor

Teach You a Lesson
Teach You a Lesson
2026 · 9.4
No Other Choice
No Other Choice
2025 · 7.5
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice
2022 · 8.1
Hwajung
Hwajung
2015 · 4.5
Reborn Rich
Reborn Rich
2022 · 8.0
Shadow Detective
Shadow Detective
2022 · 6.3
The Tyrant
The Tyrant
2024 · 7.2
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
2014 · 8.6
The Queen Who Crowns
The Queen Who Crowns
2025 · 7.5
12.12: The Day
12.12: The Day
2023 · 7.6
See all fromLee Sung-min

More from Yoon Jong-bin · Director

Nine Puzzles
Nine Puzzles
2025 · 7.9
Narco-Saints
Narco-Saints
2022 · 7.7
Nameless Gangster
Nameless Gangster
2012 · 6.9
Kundo: Age of the Rampant
Kundo: Age of the Rampant
2014 · 6.6
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
2008 · 5.0
The Unforgiven
The Unforgiven
2005 · 7.1
Identification of a Man
Identification of a Man
2004
See all fromYoon Jong-bin

More like this

Secret Reunion
Secret Reunion
2010 · 6.4
Commitment
Commitment
2013 · 7.2
Remember
Remember
2022 · 7.5
Masquerade
Masquerade
2012 · 7.7
1987: When the Day Comes
1987: When the Day Comes
2017 · 8.0
12.12: The Day
12.12: The Day
2023 · 7.6
Escape from Mogadishu
Escape from Mogadishu
2021 · 7.1
Assassination
Assassination
2015 · 7.3
King and the Clown
King and the Clown
2005 · 7.0
National Security
National Security
2012 · 7.3
The Courier
The Courier
2020 · 7.0
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House
2017 · 6.2

The Spy Gone North — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Spy Gone North?

The Spy Gone North is streaming on CJ ENM Selects, Rakuten TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Spy Gone North on Netflix?

No, The Spy Gone North is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on CJ ENM Selects and Rakuten TV.

Is The Spy Gone North on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Spy Gone North is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Spy Gone North for free?

The Spy Gone North is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is The Spy Gone North based on a true story?

Yes — The Spy Gone North is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).