GoodWatchSign up

The Great Battle

2018·Movie
2h 15min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

The Great Battle fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Fight to the death.

Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang Man-chu, who will do everything possible to stop the invasion, even if his troops are outnumbered by thousands of enemies.
Ancient Korean WarfareEpic BattleHistorical DramaGoguryeo KingdomSiege of Ansi FortressPatriotism and SacrificeTang Dynasty InvasionGeneral Yang Man-chuSpectacular Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great Battle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Battle legally?

The Great Battle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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 The Great Battle worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Battle rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Great Battle?

2 h 15 min

The Great Battle runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Battle?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Battle higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Great Battle a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$42 million

Yes. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is The Great Battle in?

KoreanChinese

It was made in Korean, with some Chinese. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Battle?

40ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDO+26

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Battle in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.