The Warrior (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2001, The Warrior is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Kim Sung-soo, running about 155 minutes. “Save the princess. We should be back home!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1375, China was in chaos between Yuan Dynasty and Ming Dynasty. Coryo (an ancient kingdom of Korea then) sent a delegation of many diplomats, soldiers and a silent slave to make peace with the new Chinese government. However, this delegation got charged as spies and sent in exile to a remote desert.
Who’s in it. The Warrior stars Jung Woo-sung as Yeo-sol, Ahn Sung-ki as Jin-lib, Ju Jin-mo as Choi Jung and Park Yong-woo as Ju-myung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Warrior 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 Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Warrior 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 Warrior (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Warrior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Warrior worth watching?
- The Warrior holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Warrior?
- The Warrior stars Jung Woo-sung, Ahn Sung-ki, Ju Jin-mo, Park Yong-woo and Zhang Ziyi.
- When was The Warrior released?
- The Warrior was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.
