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The Front Line

2011·Movie
2h 13min
IMDb7.3Metacritic595.5Rotten Tomatoes71%79%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

War, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Last battle of the Korean War.

In 1951 ceasefire is declared, but two remaining armies fought their final battle on the front line Towards the end of the Korean War, a South Korean battalion is fiercely battling over a hill on the front line border against the North in order to capture a strategic point that would determine the new border between two nations. The ownership of this small patch of land would swap multiple times each day. Kang is dispatched to the front line in order to investigate the tacit case that’s been happening there.
Korean WarFront Line BattleWarfare & PoliticsPsychological Impact of WarHistorical DramaTense & ViolentBleak AtmosphereIntrigue & Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Jang Hoon
Written by:
Sang-yeon Park
Produced by:
Park Jin-hyeok, Kim Hyeon-cheol, Lee Woo-jeong
Composed by:
Jang Young-gyu, Kim Chang-sub, Dalpalan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Front Line

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Where can I stream The Front Line legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaHi-YAHPlexOnDemandKoreaTubi TV

The Front Line 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 Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Front Line worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Front Line rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Front Line?

2 h 13 min

The Front Line runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Front Line?

Critics65
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Front Line much the same way.

Was The Front Line a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Front Line in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Front Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Front Line in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Front Line use?

Mood WhiplashSole SurvivorReassigned to AntarcticaBerserk ButtonGray-and-Gray MoralityTrauma Conga LineSmug SnakeThe DreadedHe Who Fights MonstersBoom, Headshot!Die LaughingA Glass in the Handand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 storytelling tropes for The Front Line, including Mood Whiplash, Sole Survivor, Reassigned to Antarctica.