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Harbin

2024·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes89%86%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

One goal. One mission. The old wolf must fall.

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.
Korean Independence MovementHistorical Action ThrillerPolitical IntrigueAssassination PlotEarly 20th CenturyPatriotism and SacrificeTense and GrippingCharacter-Driven NarrativeCinematically Rich

Crew

Directed by:
Woo Min-ho, Kim Jin-seok
Written by:
Lee Ki-cheol, Woo Min-ho, Kim Kyung-chan
Produced by:
William Kim, Kim Jin-woo, Lee Yong-su
Composed by:
Cho Young-wuk, Choi Tae-young, Cho Min-ho

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Harbin

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Where can I stream Harbin legally?

PrimeHuluThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeHi-YAH

Harbin is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Harbin worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Harbin rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Harbin?

1 h 48 min

Harbin runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Harbin based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Harbin?

Critics89
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Harbin higher (89) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Harbin in?

KoreanRussianChineseJapanese

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

In how many countries can I watch Harbin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Harbin in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Harbin use?

Doomed Moral VictorFlashback Within a FlashbackBased on a True StoryThe PlaceAnswer CutVader BreathI Have a FamilyBig Badass Battle SequenceBald of EvilEnemy Eats Your LunchBait the MoleYubitsumeand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Harbin, including Doomed Moral Victor, Flashback Within a Flashback, Based on a True Story.