The Man Standing Next
Directed by Woo Min-ho
When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
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Top cast
Lee Byung-hun
Kim Gyu-pyeong
Lee Sung-min
President Park
Kwak Do-won
Park Yong-gak
Lee Hee-jun
Kwak Sang-cheon
Kim So-jin
Deborah Shim
Seo Hyun-woo
Jeon Du-hyeok
Ji Hyun-jun
KCIA Agent Ham Dae-yong
Park Seong-geun
KCIA Secretary Kang Chang-su
Park Ji-il
Kim Gye-hoon
Lee Tae-hyung
Yoo Dong-hun
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Where can I watch The Man Standing Next online?
As of September 1, 2026, The Man Standing Next is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Hoopla in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Man Standing Next on Netflix?
No — The Man Standing Next is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Hoopla instead.
Can I rent or buy The Man Standing Next online?
Yes. In United States, The Man Standing Next can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Man Standing Next?
As of September 1, 2026, The Man Standing Next is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 1, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
