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The Policeman's Lineage

6.620222h RMovieCrime

A by-the-book police officer is assigned to secretly investigate a team leader who believes that the rules shouldn't stop an investigation. As the officer investigates further, his own attitudes begin to mirror the team leader's.

DirectorLee Kyu-man
WriterBae Young-ik
ProducersKim Min-kyung·Jung Hyun-ju

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Cast · Directed by Lee Kyu-man

CWChoi Woo-shik
Choi Woo-shik
Choi Min-jae
CJCho Jin-woong
Cho Jin-woong
Park Kang-yoon
LHLee Hyun-wook
Lee Hyun-wook
President Kim
PHPark Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon
Chief of inspection
KYKwon Yul
Kwon Yul
Na Young-bin
PMPark Myung-hoon
Park Myung-hoon
Cha Dong-chul
JSJeong Seong-mo
Jeong Seong-mo
President Kim
LELee Eol
Lee Eol
Seo Joong-ho
HGHong Gi-jun
Hong Gi-jun
President Yong
BHBek Hyun-jin
Bek Hyun-jin
Kwon Gi-ahn
PJPark Jung-bum
Park Jung-bum
Min-jae's father
JSJang Seo-kyung
Jang Seo-kyung
Min-jae's sister

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The Policeman's Lineage — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Policeman's Lineage?

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

Is The Policeman's Lineage on Netflix?

No, The Policeman's Lineage is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Midnight Pulp.

Is The Policeman's Lineage on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Policeman's Lineage is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Policeman's Lineage for free?

The Policeman's Lineage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.