The Anarchists (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2000, The Anarchists is an action and thriller film directed by Yu Young-sik, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1920s Shanghai, the film recounts the activities of a group of young Koreans trying to destabilize Japanese control of their penninsula. Through an anti-occupation terrorist campaign, the five men hope to inspire a resurrection throughout their penninsular homeland.
Who’s in it. The Anarchists stars Jang Dong-gun as Sergei, Jung Joon-ho as Lee Geun, Kim Sang-joong as Han Myung-gon and Lee Beom-soo as Dol-seok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Anarchists has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Anarchists page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anarchists 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 Anarchists (2000)?
- In US, The Anarchists is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Anarchists worth watching?
- The Anarchists holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anarchists?
- The Anarchists stars Jang Dong-gun, Jung Joon-ho, Kim Sang-joong, Lee Beom-soo and Kim In-kwon.
- When was The Anarchists released?
- The Anarchists was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.