---
title: "The Killer"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 938008
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Killer (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Killer is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by M-Line Distribution, iHQ. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired assassin must protect a teenager while his girlfriend is away."

### Why Watch
- Features intense action sequences
- Follows a retired assassin protecting a teenager

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves a dangerous trafficking gang
- Connected to a murder investigation
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of violence and murder suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, crime, thriller, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-killer-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Choi Jae-hoon
- **Networks / Studios**: M-Line Distribution, iHQ

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jang Hyuk** as *Bang Ui-kang*
- **Lee Seo-young** as *Kim Yoon-ji*
- **Bang Eun-jeong** as *Sung-yeon*
- **Bruce Khan** as *Yuri*
- **Lee Seung-joon** as *Detective Lee*
- **Yoo Seo-jin** as *Divorced Woman*
- **Shin Seung-hwan** as *Park Hyung-joo*
- **Hong Seo-jun** as *Kim Jung-hoon*
- **Lee Chae-young** as *Hyun-soo*
- **Choi Ki-seob** as *"Birthmark"*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Killer released?
The film was released in 2022.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film belongs to the action, crime, and thriller genres.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is retired assassin Bang Ui-kang.

### Q: What task is Bang Ui-kang given?
He is tasked with looking after his girlfriend's friend's 17-year-old daughter while his girlfriend is on a trip.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Killer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/938008)

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