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War of the Arrows

2011·Movie
2h 2min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

A hero is born, the legend begins

After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.
Historical Action ThrillerKorean War DramaIntense Archery CombatSibling Love & SacrificeSurvival EpicManchu InvasionVengeful ProtagonistFast-Paced & Gripping

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Han-min, Jung Se-kyo
Written by:
Kim Han-min, Lee Yoon-ho
Produced by:
Billy Acumen, Samuel Ha, Song Jung-min
Composed by:
Kim Tae-seong, Kang Bong-sung, Choi Tae-young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream War of the Arrows legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaHi-YAHPlexOnDemandKoreaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

War of the Arrows 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 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 War of the Arrows worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is War of the Arrows rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is War of the Arrows?

2 h 2 min

War of the Arrows runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on War of the Arrows?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate War of the Arrows higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was War of the Arrows a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$49 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What language is War of the Arrows in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea, United States.

In how many countries can I watch War of the Arrows?

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