ACTION . 2025 . 2h 3m . Korean . 6.4/10

The Old Woman with the Knife_

"Now I see who you are."

Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.

Director Min Kyu-dong
Starring Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin
6.4/10
Rating
2h 3m
Runtime
2025
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Now I see who you are.

Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.

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Director
The Old Woman with the Knife was directed by Min Kyu-dong.
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Cast
Lee Hye-young stars as Hornclaw in The Old Woman with the Knife.
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Year context
The Old Woman with the Knife was released 1 year ago in 2025.
The Old Woman with the Knife is a Action, Mystery, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 3m.

CAST (20)

Lee Hye-young
Lee Hye-young
Hornclaw
Kim Sung-cheol
Kim Sung-cheol
Bullfight
Yeon Woo-jin
Yeon Woo-jin
Dr. Kang
Kim Moo-yul
Kim Moo-yul
Ryu
Shin Sia
Shin Sia
Young Hornclaw
Kim Kang-woo
Kim Kang-woo
Director Sohn
Choi Moo-seong
Choi Moo-seong
Jang-bi
Ok Ja-yeon
Ok Ja-yeon
Cho-yeop
Lee Hyun-gul
Lee Hyun-gul
Han Seong-do
Lee Yong-nyeo
Lee Yong-nyeo
Kang's Mother-in-Law
Cho Han-cheul
Cho Han-cheul
Bullfight's Father
Nam Myung-ryeol
Nam Myung-ryeol
Dr. Chang
Hyun Bong-sik
Hyun Bong-sik
Mr. Ku, The Organ Trafficker
Jung Hyeon-jun
Jung Hyeon-jun
Bae Do-young
Yoon Chae-na
Yoon Chae-na
Kang Haeni
Kil Hae-yeon
Kil Hae-yeon
Ms. Hong, The Client
Park Ji-a
Park Ji-a
Carer for the Elderly with Dementia
Park Myung-shin
Park Myung-shin
Hospital Director
Kwon Da-ham
Kwon Da-ham
Son of Hospital Director
Han Hae-in
Han Hae-in
Ryu's Wife

CREW

Director
Writer

STUDIOS (1)

Soo Film

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
123 min (2h 3m)
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (53 votes)
Popularity
103
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Old Woman with the Knife about?
Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.
How long is The Old Woman with the Knife?
The Old Woman with the Knife has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who directed The Old Woman with the Knife?
The Old Woman with the Knife was directed by Min Kyu-dong.
Who stars in The Old Woman with the Knife?
The cast of The Old Woman with the Knife includes Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yul, Shin Sia.
What is the rating of The Old Woman with the Knife?
The Old Woman with the Knife has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 53 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Mystery Drama

KEYWORDS (1)

based on novel or book
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