---
title: "Marathon"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/marathon-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59423
imdb_id: "tt0448621"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 61
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Marathon (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/marathon-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Marathon is a 2005 South Korean drama film directed by Jeong Yoon-cheol. The story centers on Cho-won, an autistic but happy young man who loves to draw zebras and run. His mother, Kyung-sook, discovers his condition and feels devastated, but she firmly believes there is something he can do very well and wants him to feel normal by accomplishing a feat no one thought he could achieve. With the help of a coach in exile, who is a former champion marathoner named Jeong-wook, she trains Cho-won to become a marathon runner. Kyung-sook and Jeong-wook see Cho-won's potential, and his assiduous training continues. The film is based on the true story of Bae Hyeong-jin, an autistic marathon runner. Starring Cho Seung-woo and Kim Mi-sook, the production was released in South Korea on January 27, 2005, with a runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes, and it became the fourth most attended Korean film of the year.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, AsianCrush, Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chung Yoon-chul
- **Networks / Studios**: Cineline 2, Showbox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cho Seung-woo** as *Yoon Cho-won*
- **Kim Mi-sook** as *Kyung-sook*
- **Lee Ki-young** as *Coach Son Jung-wook*
- **Baek Sung-hyun** as *Yoon Jung-won*
- **Ahn Nae-sang** as *Hee-geun*
- **Jo Young-kwan** as *Young Cho-won*
- **Kim Min-ki** as *Young Jung-won*
- **Kim Sun-jae** as *Teacher*
- **Tak Yong-shin** as *Principal*
- **Jeon Su-ji** as *Se-Yeon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Marathon online?
Marathon is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Marathon worth watching?
Marathon holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 61 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Marathon and when was it released?
Marathon is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Marathon?
Marathon was directed by Chung Yoon-chul.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Marathon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59423)
- [Marathon (2005 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_(2005_film))
- [Marathon (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59423/cast)
- [Marathon (2005) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_(2005))
- [Marathon (2005) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/marathon-2005/credits)
- [Marathon (2005)](https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/films/index/filmsView.jsp?movieCd=20040785)

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