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God of War

Seen it?

2017 | 128 min | Action, History, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 Empire of the Sun, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

During the 16th century, pirates rule the Chinese coastline, pillaging the small villages and terrorizing the citizens. When maverick leader Commander Yu enlists the help of a sharp young general, they devise a plan to defeat the pirates. A violent clash of wit and weapons will decide who will rule the land.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gordon Chan

  • Vincent Zhao WenzhuoGeneral Qi Jiguang
  • Sammo Hung Kam-boCommander Yu Dayou
  • Wan QianMadam Qi
  • Yasuaki KurataKumasawa
  • Keisuke KoideYamagawa
  • Wu YueYang Chao
  • Timmy Hung Tin-mingChen Dacheng
  • Ryu KohataKohata
  • Liu JunxiaoQi Jimei
  • Tong Man-lungLou Nan