The Divine Weapon
Seen it?2008 | 134 min | Action, Adventure, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever or The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Yoo-jin
- Jung Jae-youngSeol-joo
- Han Da-gamHong-ri
- Huh Joon-hoChang-gang
- Ahn Sung-kiKing Se-jong
- Jeong Seong-moSa Ma-seon
- Kim Myung-sooKkya Oh-ryung
- Lee Do-gyeongHong-man
- In Gyo-jinIn-ha
- Ryu Hyun-kyungBang-ok
- Park Jung-chulCrown Prince