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title: "The 12th Suspect"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-12th-suspect-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 605767
imdb_id: "tt10410602"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The 12th Suspect (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-12th-suspect-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The 12th Suspect.
Year: 2019.
Genre: Mystery and Thriller.
Runtime: 1h 42m.
Release Date: 10/10/2019 (KR).
Setting: A teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul, right after the end of the Korean War.
Plot: A suffocating psychological showdown between a detective and 11 suspects involved in a murder case.
Korean Title: 열두 번째 용의자.
The 12th Suspect is a 2019 mystery and thriller film.
It has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes.
The film was released in South Korea on October 10, 2019.
The story is set in a teahouse located in Myeong-dong

## 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 | Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | AsianCrush, Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ko Myoung-sung
- **Networks / Studios**: Jin Pictures, Indiestory, M&CF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Sang-kyung** as *Master Sgt. Kim Ki-chae*
- **Park Sun-young** as *Madam*
- **Heo Sung-tae** as *Noh Suk-hyon, owner*
- **Kim Ji-hoon** as *Oh Hang-chul, poet*
- **Kim Dong-young** as *Park In-seong, painter*
- **Jeong Ji-sun** as *Woo Byeong-hong, painter*
- **Han Ji-an** as *Yoo-jung*
- **Nam Sung-jin** as *Baek Doo-hwan*
- **Dong Bang-yu** as *Shin Yoon-chi, professor*
- **Kim Hui-sang** as *Lee Ki-seob, painter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The 12th Suspect online?
The 12th Suspect is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, AsianCrush. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The 12th Suspect worth watching?
The 12th Suspect holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The 12th Suspect and when was it released?
The 12th Suspect is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The 12th Suspect?
The 12th Suspect was directed by Ko Myoung-sung.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The 12th Suspect — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/605767)
- [The 12th Suspect (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10410602/fullcredits/cast)
- [The 12th Suspect (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/605767/cast)
- [The 12th Suspect - Cast (Korean Movie, 2019, 열두 번째 용의자) @ HanCinema](https://www.hancinema.net/)

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