The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Seen it?2014 | 126 min | War, Action, Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 15 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Greyhound or Devotion, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
16 wins and 18 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$138 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Han-min
- Choi Min-sikAdmiral Yi Sun-Shin
- Ryu Seung-ryongKurushima Michifusa
- Cho Jin-woongWakizaka Yasuharu
- Jin GooIm Jun-yeong
- Lee Jung-hyunMrs. Jeong
- Kim Myung-gonTodo Takatora
- Kwon YulYi Hoe
- No Min-wooHaru
- Kim Tae-hunKim Joong-geol
- Ryohei OtaniJunsa