Officer of the Year

Officer of the Year

Protect and serve, and... ARREST!

Directed by Lim Chan-ik

Produced by Lotte Entertainment, Cine2000

2011117 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted buddy-cop comedy built on workplace rivalry and forced collaboration, prioritizing laughs and ensemble camaraderie over depth.

Two police stations from neighboring precincts are in constant fierce competition with each other, including for the Officer of the Year award. But then a high-profile case forces them to work together.

Questions people ask

  • Is Officer of the Year sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Officer of the Year easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Officer of the Year scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Officer of the Year end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Officer of the Year violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

50/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Officer of the Year

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Officer of the Year

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Officer of the Year, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Officer of the Year, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Officer of the Year, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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