May 18 (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2007, May 18 is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Kim Ji-hoon, running about 118 minutes. “The day a nation's conscience died.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.
Who’s in it. May 18 stars Kim Sang-kyung as Kang Min-woo, Ahn Sung-ki as Park Heung-soo, Lee Yo-won as Park Shin-ae and Lee Joon-gi as Kang Jin-woo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, May 18 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch May 18 page.
If you liked it. Fans of May 18 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch May 18 (2007)?
- In US, May 18 is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is May 18 worth watching?
- May 18 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in May 18?
- May 18 stars Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won, Lee Joon-gi and Park Cheol-min.
- When was May 18 released?
- May 18 was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.