The Admiral: Roaring Currents

Name: The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Director: Kim Han-min
Genre: War, Action, Drama, History
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong, Jin Goo, Lee Jung-hyun

2014Dir. Kim Han-min2h 6m

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Runtime2h 6m

Released2014

Budget$9.5M

Box office$138.3M

DirectorKim Han-min

About This Movie

The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a pretty intense look at one of Korea's most celebrated naval battles. Kim Han-min really captures the chaos and desperation of the moment, especially with just 13 ships battling against an overwhelming Japanese fleet. The pacing can feel relentless—you're right there with the characters, experiencing the tension as they prepare for what's almost a suicide mission. The practical effects are solid, too; the ship battles feel gritty and raw, not overly polished. Lee Byung-hun's performance as Admiral Yi is compelling, embodying both the pressure of leadership and the weight of his nation's expectations. It’s got a grim, yet patriotic vibe that really sets it apart from typical war epics.

Released in South Korea on July 30, 2014Filmed with a mix of CGI and practical effects for realismRuntime: 128 minutes, rated PG-13Based on the real-life Battle of Myeongryang, 1597