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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
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
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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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

Runtime2h
Watch with family?12 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama / History
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

JK Youn

Cast

Chung Sung-hwa
Chung Sung-hwa
Ahn Jung-geun
Kim Go-eun
Seol-hee
Na Moon-hee
Na Moon-hee
Cho Maria
Jo Jae-yun
Jo Jae-yun
Woo Deok-sun
Bae Jung-nam
Bae Jung-nam
Jo Do-seon
Lee Hyun-woo
Lee Hyun-woo
Yu Dong-ha

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixWatchaTVING

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
wavve

Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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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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