---
title: "Seoul Raiders"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/seoul-raiders-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10265
imdb_id: "tt0455116"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 57
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Seoul Raiders (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Seoul Raiders is a 2005 Hong Kong action, comedy, and adventure film co-written and directed by Jingle Ma. The film stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richie Jen, and Shu Qi, and serves as a sequel to the 2000 film Tokyo Raiders. The plot follows Agent Lam as he tracks fake American dollar plates, gets conned by US Embassy workers Owen and JJ, and pursues them to Korea to confront an underworld crime boss known as the Polar Bear.

The film's cultural significance is tied to its status as a sequel in the Raiders series, bringing together a prominent cast under the direction of Jingle Ma. Its tone blends action, comedy, and adventure, unfolding across a dangerous and glamorous urban landscape as the characters navigate the Asian counterfeiting organization.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Agent Lam chases stolen counterfeiting plates across borders into the glamorous urban landscape of Seoul."

### Why Watch
- Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richie Jen, and Shu Qi.
- Directed and co-written by Jingle Ma.
- Serves as a sequel to the 2000 film Tokyo Raiders.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided text does not mention explicit negative viewer feedback, but potential viewers should note it is a sequel to Tokyo Raiders.
- Tone & Suitability: It is an action, comedy, and adventure film with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #action-comedy, #counterfeiting-investigation, #underworld-crime, #international-pursuit, #sequel

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
- **Networks / Studios**: Media Asia Films, Sil-Metropole Organisation, iFilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tony Leung Chiu-wai** as *Lam*
- **Richie Jen** as *Owen Lee*
- **Shu Qi** as *J.J.*
- **James Kim Su-Hyeon** as *Black Bear*
- **Lee Jung-jin** as *Jeon*
- **Meme Tian Pu-Jun** as *Kim*
- **Seto Saki** as *Saya*
- **Jo Han-Na** as *Lee Youn-Mi*
- **Choi Yeo-jin** as *Choi Sun Ah*
- **Jo Su-Hyun** as *Moon Ji-Hee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Seoul Raiders?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or Plex, though specific current regional streaming links are not detailed in the sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy action comedies starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richie Jen, and Shu Qi.

### Q: Binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes?
Seoul Raiders is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Seoul Raiders — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10265)
- [Seoul Raiders (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455116/fullcredits/)
- [Seoul Raiders - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_Raiders)
- [Seoul Raiders (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10265/cast)
- [Seoul Raiders (2005) - Jingle Ma | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [Seoul Raiders - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt0455116/)

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