The Showdown (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Showdown is an action and drama film directed by Park Hoon-jung, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 11th year of Kwang Hae-gun, Jo-seon soldiers go to war with China after an invasion. In the middle of Manchu, three people who have barely survived are being cornered by the Chinese forces, and begin a bloody battle not with their enemies but with their friends.
Who’s in it. The Showdown stars Park Hee-soon as Heon-myeong, Jin Goo as Do-yeong, Choi Il-hwa as Do-yeong's father and Jang Hee-jin as Seo-hyeon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Showdown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Showdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Showdown 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 Showdown (2011)?
- In US, The Showdown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Showdown worth watching?
- The Showdown holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Showdown?
- The Showdown stars Park Hee-soon, Jin Goo, Choi Il-hwa, Jang Hee-jin and Jeon Kuk-hwan.
- When was The Showdown released?
- The Showdown was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.