Harbin
Seen it?2024 | 108 min | Action, Thriller, History, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, action fans and history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or Apollo 13, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for independence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 16 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woo Min-ho
- Hyun BinAhn Jung-geun
- Park Jeong-minWoo Duk-soon
- Jo Woo-jinKim Sang-hyun
- Jeon Yeo-binMs. Gong
- Lee Dong-wookLee Chang-sup
- Park HoonMori Tatsuo
- Yoo Jae-myungChoi Jae-hyung
- Lily FrankyItō Hirobumi
- Jung Woo-sungPark Jum-chool
- Kim ZioOhtani