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The Man Standing Next

7.120201h 54mMovieDramaThriller

When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.

DirectorWoo Min-ho
WritersLee Ji-min·Woo Min-ho
ProducersSimon Lee·Kim Do-su

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Cast · Directed by Woo Min-ho

LBLee Byung-hun
Lee Byung-hun
Kim Gyu-pyeong
LSLee Sung-min
Lee Sung-min
President Park
KDKwak Do-won
Kwak Do-won
Park Yong-gak
LHLee Hee-jun
Lee Hee-jun
Kwak Sang-cheon
KSKim So-jin
Kim So-jin
Deborah Shim
SHSeo Hyun-woo
Seo Hyun-woo
Jeon Du-hyeok
JHJi Hyun-jun
Ji Hyun-jun
KCIA Agent Ham Dae-yong
PSPark Seong-geun
Park Seong-geun
KCIA Secretary Kang Chang-su
PJPark Ji-il
Park Ji-il
Kim Gye-hoon
LTLee Tae-hyung
Lee Tae-hyung
Yoo Dong-hun
JSJu Seok-tae
Ju Seok-tae
Shin Ik-chi
LDLee Do-guk
Lee Do-guk
Chief of Protocol

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The Man Standing Next — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Man Standing Next?

The Man Standing Next is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Man Standing Next on Netflix?

No, The Man Standing Next is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and AsianCrush.

Is The Man Standing Next on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Man Standing Next is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Man Standing Next for free?

The Man Standing Next is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free in United States.

Is The Man Standing Next based on a true story?

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