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Memories of the Sword

2015·Movie
2h 0min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The fated Battle of the Three Swords.

While in medieval Korea, a young girl sets out to revenge the betrayal and the death of her mother. But therefore she must face one of the most powerful men and warriors of the Goryeo Dynasty.
Epic Martial ArtsHistorical DramaBetrayal and RevengeTragic LossVisually StunningAction-PackedMelancholy ToneComplex CharactersKorean Cinema

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Where can I stream Memories of the Sword legally?

Memories of the Sword is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Memories of the Sword worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Memories of the Sword rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Memories of the Sword?

2 h 0 min

Memories of the Sword runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Memories of the Sword?

Critics61
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Memories of the Sword much the same way.

What language is Memories of the Sword in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Memories of the Sword?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Memories of the Sword in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.