---
title: "The Boys Who Cried Wolf"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boys-who-cried-wolf-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 404486
imdb_id: "tt5494656"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Boys Who Cried Wolf (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boys-who-cried-wolf-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Boys Who Cried Wolf is a South Korean film released in 2016, also known by the titles Yangchigideul and The Shepherd. The narrative centers on Wan-ju, a failed stage actor who struggles to make ends meet by taking on various real-life roles, such as serving as someone's boyfriend or wingman. Facing a desperate need for money, Wan-ju accepts his most challenging role yet when he agrees to pretend that he has witnessed a murder. Written and directed by Kim Jin-hwang as a feature-length project for the Korean Academy of Film Arts, the crime and mystery thriller depicts the unfolding events surrounding the protagonist's fabricated testimony. The production falls under the crime, mystery, and thriller genres, exploring the consequences of the main character's actions as he takes on the dangerous assignment for financial gain.

## 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 | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Jin-hwang
- **Networks / Studios**: CGV Arthouse, Korean Academy of Film Arts, Korean Film Council

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Park Jong-hwan** as *Wan-ju*
- **Kim Yae-eun** as *Mi-jin*
- **Lee Ga-sub** as *Jun-ho*
- **Cha Rae-hyung** as *Myeong-woo*
- **Oh Chang-kyung** as *Homicide Detective*
- **Ryu Jun-yeol** as *Dong-chul*
- **Ha Jun** as *Gwang-seok*
- **Jeon Kwang-jin** as *Detective*
- **Lee Se-ho** as *Jae-woo*
- **Jeong Jin-hyeok** as *Theater Rehearsal Actor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Boys Who Cried Wolf worth watching?
The Boys Who Cried Wolf holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Boys Who Cried Wolf and when was it released?
The Boys Who Cried Wolf is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Boys Who Cried Wolf?
The Boys Who Cried Wolf was directed by Kim Jin-hwang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404486)
- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf (2016) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404486)
- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf (2016)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boys_Who_Cried_Wolf)
- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5494656/fullcredits/)
- [The Boys Who Cried Wolf - Cast (Korean Movie, 2015, 양치기들) @ HanCinema](https://www.hancinema.net/)

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