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Ashfall

2019·Movie
2h 8min
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes70%70%

Where to watch

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVAsianCrush

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Only one chance to save the nation.

A group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain.
Disaster Action-ThrillerKorean Peninsula ConflictHigh-Stakes RescueSpectacle-DrivenExplosive & Fast-PacedVolcano CatastropheTense & SuspensefulMilitary OperationsHeroic Ensemble

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Byung-seo, Lee Hae-jun, Kim Sung-han
Written by:
Kim Byung-seo, Lee Hae-jun, Kim Tae-yun
Produced by:
Ha Jung-woo, Kim Yong-hwa, Kim Young-hoon
Composed by:
Choi Tae-young, Bang Jun-seok, Han Cheol-hui

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ashfall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ashfall legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVAsianCrushPlexOnDemandKoreaAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Ashfall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Ashfall worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ashfall rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ashfall?

2 h 8 min

Ashfall runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ashfall?

Critics70
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Ashfall much the same way.

Was Ashfall a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$61 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Ashfall in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Ashfall?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ashfall in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ashfall use?

Rule of SymbolismImperiled in PregnancyPhlebotinum BombNaturalized NameTake Care of the KidsOdd CoupleDisaster MovieBabies Ever AfterScenery GornThe Only One I TrustThe PlaceClimactic Volcano Backdropand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Ashfall, including Rule of Symbolism, Imperiled in Pregnancy, Phlebotinum Bomb.