---
title: "The Sheriff In Town"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sheriff-in-town-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 452408
imdb_id: "tt6848094"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 27
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sheriff In Town (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sheriff-in-town-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sheriff In Town is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Crime, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Moonlight Film, Sanai Pictures, Lotte Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former cop becomes town sheriff and tackles a businessman’s suspected drug connections."

### Why Watch
- Blends crime investigation with humor
- Features a charismatic lead character
- Offers a full-length 1h55m story

### Caveats & Content Note
- Mixed audience reception with a 60% rating
- Tone & Suitability: The film mixes humor with crime themes, making it suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, investigative, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Kocowa | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Kocowa | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Kocowa | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Kocowa | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Hyung-joo
- **Networks / Studios**: Moonlight Film, Sanai Pictures, Lotte Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Sung-min** as *Dae-ho*
- **Cho Jin-woong** as *Jong-jin*
- **Kim Sung-kyun** as *Duk-man*
- **Kim Jong-soo** as *Yong-hwan*
- **Jo Woo-jin** as *Seon-cheol*
- **Lim Hyun-sung** as *Gang-gon*
- **Bae Jung-nam** as *Chun-mo*
- **Kim Hye-eun** as *Mi-seon*
- **Son Yeo-eun** as *Hee-sun*
- **Kim Jae-young** as *Mr. Kwak*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What was the main character’s job before becoming sheriff?
He left the police force before establishing himself as the town’s sheriff.

### Q: What does the sheriff investigate in the film?
He investigates a businessman suspected of having ties to drugs.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
The Sheriff In Town is categorized as a crime comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

### Q: Where can the film be streamed?
It is available on streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max, Oneplay, and Disney+.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sheriff In Town — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/452408)
- [Kde sledovat The Sheriff In Town](https://filmtoro.cz/film/the-sheriff-in-town)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*