Oldboy
Skip three moments.
Here’s exactly when, and what happens just before.
- Skip 1Gagging sounds36:39 to 36:50
You hear gagging or retching. Someone may not actually be sick.
Just before: A sigh and a pause, then a sound of someone heaving right after the Blue Dragon restaurant scene
- Skip 21:40:00 to 1:40:08
You hear it, but don’t see it.
Just before: A traffic-noise moment with a stranger's voice, then a sudden retching sound label
- Skip 3Gagging sounds1:46:31 to 1:46:58
You hear gagging or retching. Someone may not actually be sick.
Just before: A character is heard spluttering and coughing in a strained, choking way while muffled cries continue.
Is there vomiting in Oldboy (2003)?
Yes. Oldboy has 3 moments where someone throws up, pukes or retches, at 36:39, 1:40:00 and 1:46:31.
Does anyone throw up on screen in Oldboy (2003)?
No, but you can hear it. At 36:39 you hear it but don’t see it. At 1:40:00 you hear it but don’t see it. At 1:46:31 you hear it but don’t see it.
When is the vomiting scene in Oldboy (2003)?
Skip 1: 36:39 to 36:50, about 10 seconds. Just before: A sigh and a pause, then a sound of someone heaving right after the Blue Dragon restaurant scene. Skip 2: 1:40:00 to 1:40:08, about 10 seconds. Just before: A traffic-noise moment with a stranger's voice, then a sudden retching sound label. Skip 3: 1:46:31 to 1:46:58, about 25 seconds. Just before: A character is heard spluttering and coughing in a strained, choking way while muffled cries continue.
Is Oldboy (2003) okay to watch with emetophobia?
For many people, yes, if you skip these 3 moments. Press “I’m starting it now” on this page and we’ll chime two minutes before each scene, and again when it’s clear.