---
title: "Mr. Go"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-go-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 207052
imdb_id: "tt2969458"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 54
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mr. Go (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-go-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Go is a 2013 drama and comedy film released in South Korea on July 17, 2013, with a runtime of two hours and twelve minutes. The story follows a fifteen-year-old circus ringmaster named Wei-wei who is left alone with a gorilla named Ling-ling after her grandfather passes away, utilizing the gorilla's remarkable baseball hitting skills developed through her grandfather's love for the sport.

The film offers a unique blend of sports entertainment and emotional drama driven by the unusual premise of an athletic primate. It carries a user score on The Movie Database and was made available for streaming, appealing to audiences interested in character-driven sports comedies with unconventional animal protagonists.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fifteen-year-old circus ringmaster teams up with a baseball-playing gorilla after her grandfather passes away."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique storyline centered on a baseball-playing gorilla named Ling-ling
- Explores the emotional bond between a young circus ringmaster and her animal companion
- Combines elements of both drama and comedy across a two hour and twelve minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking a fast-paced action movie may find the drama and comedy mix requires patience
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends drama and comedy elements across a runtime of two hours and twelve minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #circus-life, #baseball-drama, #animal-companion, #orphan-protagonist, #sports-comedy, #unlikely-athlete

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, AsianCrush, Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Yong-hwa
- **Networks / Studios**: Dexter Studios, Huayi Brothers Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Xu Jiao** as *Wei-wei*
- **Sung Dong-il** as *Sung Chung-su*
- **Kim Kang-woo** as *Kim*
- **Kim Jung-tae** as *Rival Baseball Team Director*
- **Joe Odagiri** as *Ito Hiroshi*
- **Kim Hie-won** as *Loan Shark*
- **Kim Eung-soo** as *KBO Commissioner*
- **Byun Hee-bong** as *Wei-wei's Grandfather*
- **Kim Ji-young** as *Young Wei-wei*
- **Ko Chang-seok** as *Detective So*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Mr. Go (2013)?
Streaming availability can be checked on The Movie Database platform where the film is listed.

### Q: Is Mr. Go worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy unique sports comedies featuring a baseball-playing gorilla and a young circus ringmaster.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and twelve minutes.

### Q: Is Mr. Go a series or a single film?
Mr. Go is a single feature-length film released in 2013 rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Go — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/207052)

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