Hero (2022)
Korean · Drama / History · 120 min · 12
★ 6.6 Few ratings 19 ratings
Released 21 Dec 2022
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
6.6
Worth a watch Based on 19 ratings
The few who rated it like it.
Audience★ 6.6 from 19 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LikedCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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Hero is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Hero mostly like this Korean film. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 19 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Korean drama with a history streak, not one for younger kids. Only 19 people have rated it, so treat that 6.6 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
An Jung-geun fights for Korea's independence from the Japanese Empire and sparks a movement. In 1909, he assassinates Itō Hirobumi, the first prime minister of Japan and resident-general of Korea.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
JK Youn
Cast

Chung Sung-hwa
Ahn Jung-geun

Seol-hee

Na Moon-hee
Cho Maria

Jo Jae-yun
Woo Deok-sun

Bae Jung-nam
Jo Do-seon

Lee Hyun-woo
Yu Dong-ha
Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixWatchaTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Hero worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 19 ratings). It rates 6.6/10 on audience ratings. 2h of Korean drama with a history streak, not one for younger kids. Only 19 people have rated it, so treat that 6.6 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Hero?
You can stream Hero in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
When is Hero coming to streaming?
Hero is already streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Is Hero family friendly?
Hero is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Hero in?
Hero is a Korean film (Drama / History).
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