Hanbando (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Hanbando is a thriller, drama, mystery and history film directed by Kang Woo-suk, running about 147 minutes. “A nation's history overturned.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The President of South Korea races against time to prove the seal on documents from long dead King Gojong is fake by charging outspoken historian Choi Min-jae, and a descendant of the royal bloodline Kim Yu-shik, to find the long lost seal in order to prove that the Japanese claim to railroads is false, a claim that will stop the reunification of the two Koreas.
Who’s in it. Hanbando stars Cha In-pyo as Lee Sang-hyun, Cho Jae-hyun as Choi Min-jae, Ahn Sung-ki as South Korean President and Moon Sung-keun as Kwon Yong-hwan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hanbando 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 Hanbando page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanbando tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanbando (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hanbando change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hanbando worth watching?
- Hanbando holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hanbando?
- Hanbando stars Cha In-pyo, Cho Jae-hyun, Ahn Sung-ki, Moon Sung-keun and Kang Shin-il.
- When was Hanbando released?
- Hanbando was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.