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Peninsula

2020·Movie
1h 56min·NR
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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Escape the apocalypse.

A soldier and his team battle hordes of post-apocalyptic zombies in the wastelands of the Korean Peninsula.
High-Octane Zombie ActionPost-Apocalyptic SurvivalVisceral ViolenceChaotic Chase SequencesDesolate Urban LandscapeEmotional Trauma & GuiltSpectacle Over SubstanceFast-Paced Thriller

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Where can I stream Peninsula legally?

Peninsula is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 Peninsula worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Peninsula rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Peninsula?

1 h 56 min

Peninsula runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Peninsula?

Critics53
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Peninsula much the same way.

Was Peninsula a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$43 million

Yes. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Peninsula in?

KoreanEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Peninsula?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Peninsula in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Peninsula use?

Chekhov's GunAsshole VictimThe Cuckoolander Was RightRogue SoldierYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Zombie ApocalypseAs You KnowBadass DriverHeroic Suicide"Shaggy Dog" StoryMilitaries Are Uselessand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Peninsula, including Chekhov's Gun, Asshole Victim, The Cuckoolander Was Right.