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Friend: The Great Legacy

2013·Movie
2h 4min
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The unfinished story of a fateful day.

Joon-seok is sent to prison for his involvement in Dong-soo's death. He meets Dong-soo's son in prison, keeps his identity a secret, and agrees to join forces when he is released. All of their plans fall apart when Sung-hoon finds out the truth.
Korean Crime DramaGangster SagaGritty & ViolentLoyalty and BetrayalGenerational ConflictMelancholicIntense Character StudyDark & RealisticRevenge Thriller

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Where can I stream Friend: The Great Legacy legally?

Friend: The Great Legacy is included with a subscription to Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friend: The Great Legacy worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friend: The Great Legacy rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Friend: The Great Legacy?

2 h 4 min

Friend: The Great Legacy runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friend: The Great Legacy?

Critics33
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Friend: The Great Legacy higher (59) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Friend: The Great Legacy in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Friend: The Great Legacy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friend: The Great Legacy in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.