The Great Flood
Seen it?2025 | 107 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. 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 sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Road, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When a raging flood traps a researcher and her young son, a call to a crucial mission puts their escape — and the future of humanity — on the line.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Byung-woo
- Kim Da-miKoo An-na
- Park Hae-sooSon Hee-jo
- Kwon Eun-seongShin Ja-in
- Jeon Hye-jinLim Hyeon-mo
- Park Byung-eunLee Hwi-so
- Lee Hak-juShin Ga-won
- YunaLee Ji-su
- Park Mi-hyeonMother-in-Law
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