Silmido (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2003, Silmido is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Kang Woo-suk, running about 135 minutes. “A Forbidden History Now Breaks It Deep Silence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On 31 January 1968, 31 North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. In revenge, the South Korean military assembled a team of 31 criminals on the island of Silmido to kill Kim Il-sung for a suicide mission to redeem their honor, but was cancelled, leaving them frustrated. It is loosely based on a military uprising in the 1970s.
Who’s in it. Silmido stars Sol Kyung-gu as Kang In-chan, Ahn Sung-ki as Commandant, Heo Joon-ho as Sergeant Jo and Jung Jae-young as Sang-pil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Silmido has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silmido page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silmido 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 Silmido (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silmido change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silmido worth watching?
- Silmido holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silmido?
- Silmido stars Sol Kyung-gu, Ahn Sung-ki, Heo Joon-ho, Jung Jae-young and Im Won-hee.
- When was Silmido released?
- Silmido was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.