Steel Rain

2017

2h 19m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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59%

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100+ Ratings

A North Korean agent is forced to defect to the south to stop a nuclear war.

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Maggie Lee

Variety

Whips up the sort of worst-case-scenario, anti-Communist hysteria that's a hilarious throwback to the Cold War propaganda of 1970s cloak-and-dagger movies.

Oct 27, 2019

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James Mudge

easternKicks.com

Though in definite need of some judicious editing, it's a solid second outing for Yang Woo-seok, who proves himself a director unafraid of taking on ambitious material

Rated: 3.5

Oct 24, 2020

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William Schwartz

HanCinema

While consistently excellent in individual sections, the ambiguous genre mix of Steel Rain does a lot to dilute the impact.

Oct 1, 2020

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

Overall, "Steel Rain" is an enjoyable production that will definitely appeal to fans of Hollywood action blockbusters. However, most of the movie's elements points towards the flick, in a production that will be forgotten as easily as it is watched.

Oct 27, 2019

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Dick C

I don't know what is country concepts...however understand what's family ideas...all my credits go to the Webtoon, by director-producer-original story of Steel Rain by Yang Woo-suk...with well done performances of Jung Woo-sung as well as Kwak Do-won...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/29/23

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Audience Member

A thoroughly entertaining geopolitical tale reminiscent of American Cold War era movies. It is interesting how the movie depicts a number of conflicting dichotomies among all the players. There is the pro-war/anti-war factions in both the North and South Korean governments, the competing and divergent interests among South Korea, the US and Japan, and the competing yet contradictory ideas for unification of the Korean peninsula. There is even the recurrence of the "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD) theory of the US v USSR cold war. That said, the movie could use some editing down, and the Bromance between the two leads is awkward and obviously contrived.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Now people now how North Korea is for who anyone decides to trespass anyways this movie has alot of great moments but also sad moments , Yhe characters did awesome , Conflict was crazy and ending was good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Ive watched about 100 Korean movies since quarantine started, and its really fascinating how many of them still focus on peninsular reunification. This one doesnt necessarily have anything wholly new to offer to viewers accustomed to american blockbuster political action flicks, but its well executed and well acted. Would definitely recommend for a fun watch as long as you dont mind the run-time =)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Jay K

Story was relevant and current. It was engaging and action was top notch. Critics talking about production value is ridiculous. Talk about the enjoyability of the film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/29/20

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Audience Member

Kept an intensity from start to end. Some comedic moments and a few observations are quite revealing . Well worth the watch, especially for foreign viewers who know little about N and S Korea.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Yang Woo-suk

Director

Jung Woo-sung

Eom Chul-woo

Kwak Do-won

Kwak Chul-woo

Kim Eui-sung

Lee Eui-sung

Lee Kyeong-yeong

Kim Kyeong-yeong

Kim Kap-soo

Ri Tai-han

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Synopsis

A North Korean agent is forced to defect to the south to stop a nuclear war.

Director: Yang Woo-suk
Screenwriter: Yang Woo-suk
Production Co: Mofac & Alfred, Whyworks Entertainment Co.
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2018
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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