The Art of Fighting (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, The Art of Fighting is an action and comedy film directed by Shin Han-sol, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Adolescence is one long, drawn-out nightmare for Byeong-tae. Quiet and introverted, he makes a perfect target for his school’s vicious bullies, all the more so when they catch on that his father is a policeman. Badly beaten up on a regular basis, Byeong-tae seeks a capable teacher in matters of physical combat. His quest remains a dead end until the day the mysterious Oh drifts into town. Little is known about Oh other than that he has a shady past and seeks to leave Korea as soon as he can. That, and the fact that when push comes to shove, Oh’s placid and distant front dissolves and his true nature as a fighter of unmatched skill and effectiveness comes ferociously forward. Initially, Oh rebuffs Byeog-tae’s pleading for lessons, telling him that it’s best not to fight at all.
Who’s in it. The Art of Fighting stars Baek Yoon-sik as Oh Pan-su, Jae Hee as Sung Byeong-tae, Kim Eung-soo as Byeong-ho and Choi Yeo-jin as Young-ae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Art of Fighting 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 The Art of Fighting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Art of Fighting 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 Art of Fighting (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Art of Fighting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Art of Fighting worth watching?
- The Art of Fighting holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Art of Fighting?
- The Art of Fighting stars Baek Yoon-sik, Jae Hee, Kim Eung-soo, Choi Yeo-jin and Park Won-sang.
- When was The Art of Fighting released?
- The Art of Fighting was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.