The Age of Shadows (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, The Age of Shadows is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Kim Jee-woon, running about 140 minutes. “Infiltrate and deceive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Age of Shadows stars Song Kang-ho as Lee Jung-chool, Gong Yoo as Kim Woo-jin, Han Ji-min as Yun Gye-soon and Shingo Tsurumi as Higashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Age of Shadows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Age of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Age of Shadows 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 The Age of Shadows (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Age of Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Age of Shadows worth watching?
- The Age of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Age of Shadows?
- The Age of Shadows stars Song Kang-ho, Gong Yoo, Han Ji-min, Shingo Tsurumi and Um Tae-goo.
- When was The Age of Shadows released?
- The Age of Shadows was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.