From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1990, From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. is a war film directed by Kim Yu Sam, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A squadron of North Korean soldiers during the Korean war must scramble across dangerous terrain to cut off an American attack (with only the eponymous 12 hours in which to do it). With a commander whose health is failing him, a group of young but fiercely patriotic soldiers the DPRK army manage to hold off the Yanks (who foolishly informed the press of their planned attack before going through with it).
Who’s in it. From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. stars Hyun Chang-Gyeol, James Joseph Dresnok, Jung Eui-Gyeom and Jeong Woon Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. page.
If you liked it. Fans of From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. worth watching?
- From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.?
- From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. stars Hyun Chang-Gyeol, James Joseph Dresnok, Jung Eui-Gyeom, Jeong Woon Kim and Yong-ho Ri.
- When was From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. released?
- From 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.