Kundo: Age of the Rampant
Seen it?2014 | 137 min | Action, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin
- Ha Jung-wooDol Moo-chi
- Gang Dong-wonJo-yoon
- Lee Kyung-youngTtaeng-choo
- Lee Sung-minDae-ho
- Cho Jin-woongLee Tae-Ki
- Don LeeChun-bo
- Yoon Ji-hyeMa-hyang
- Kim Hae-sookDol Moo-chi's Mother
- Han Ye-riGok-ji
- Jeong Man-sikButler Yang