The Age of Shadows (2016)
The Age of Shadows is streaming in South Korea on Watcha.
The verdict
The Age of Shadows earns its keep as a steady Korean film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 386 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 140 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Watcha.
Should you spend 2h 20m on it?
2h 20m of Korean action with thriller threaded through, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 386 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 20m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kim Jee-woon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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