The Admiral: Roaring Currents

The Admiral: Roaring Currents

12 ships against a fleet of 330.

Directed by Kim Han-min

Produced by Big Stone Pictures

2014126 min7.0 / 10

An epic historical war drama centered on a legendary naval commander's desperate, strategically brilliant defense against overwhelming odds.

Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.

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  • Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of films.

  • Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Does The Admiral: Roaring Currents end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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