Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield is a comedy, war and history film directed by Lee Joon-ik, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 7th century AD during the Korean peninsula's division into three perpetually warring kingdoms, Once Upon A Time In A Battlefield focuses on the Shilla's king Kim Choon-chu efforts to conquer his rivals: Koguryo and Baekche. To achieve this goal, he allies with mainland China's Tang empire, the superpower of the era, and together the two polities plan to attack first the weakest Baekche at its main fortress of Hwangsanbul, guarding the only easy access to the mountainous interior. But the fortress commander General Kye Baek (Park Joong-hoon) will be resisting to the end...This comedy relays on clash between ancient time and modern language combined with irony and distance to the war.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield stars Jung Jin-young as Kim Yu-sin, Park Joong-hoon as Gye-baek, Lee Moon-sik as Thingamajig and Lee Won-jong as Yeon Gaesomun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield 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 Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield?
- Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield stars Jung Jin-young, Park Joong-hoon, Lee Moon-sik, Lee Won-jong and Kim Byong-chul.
- When was Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield released?
- Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.