26 Years (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.9

26 Years poster

Released in 2012, 26 Years is a thriller and drama film directed by Cho Keun-hyun, running about 135 minutes.

What it’s about. 26 years ago, state troops were ordered to open fire on civilians in the city of Gwangju who were demonstrating as apart of a democratic movement. Thousands of civilians were killed. Now, a shooter from the national team, a gang member, a policeman, CEO from a large company and director of a private security outfit get involved in a plan to convict the person responsible for the massacre.

Who’s in it. 26 Years stars Jin Goo as Gwak Jin-bae, Han Hye-jin as Shim Mi-jin, Im Seul-ong as Gwon Jeong-hyeok and Bae Soo-bin as Kim Ju-an, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 26 Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 26 Years page.

If you liked it. Fans of 26 Years tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 26 Years (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 26 Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 26 Years worth watching?
26 Years holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 26 Years?
26 Years stars Jin Goo, Han Hye-jin, Im Seul-ong, Bae Soo-bin and Lee Kyung-young.
When was 26 Years released?
26 Years was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.