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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

2004Movie2 h 28 minR

76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic647.7Rotten Tomatoes79%92%

A brutally violent, deeply moving action movie about history and war, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

One country, one family… divided by war.

When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.

Feels like

  • Visceral War Drama
  • Brotherhood Epic
  • Korean War Tragedy
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Intense Combat
  • Historical Conflict
  • Profound Pathos
  • Human Cost of War
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Kang Je-kyu, Kang Je-gyu
Written by
Han Ji-hoon, Kim Sang-don, Kang Je-gyu
Produced by
Lee Seong-hun, Lee Se-ho
Music by
Lee Dong-jun

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 2004 · 2 h 28 min · R

Released
February 5, 2004
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea, United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?"

Questions about Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64).

Will I feel good after watching Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.