Armageddon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1996, Armageddon is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Lee Hyun-se, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 2157. An alien organization with ultra-high technology, 'Eed', invades the Earth. As the Earth fa ces extinction, Elka, a descendant of the lost continent Atlantis, looks with the help of a super power computer Delta 8988, for the last hero who may be able to save the world. It turns out to be Oh Haesung who lives in the 20th century. Marie, a special agent sent from Elka, comes to the year 1996 with the important mission of fetching Haesung. However, Eed also finds out about Haesung and sends an assassin.
Who’s in it. Armageddon stars Lee Byung-hun as Haesung, Yoon So-ra as Queen Hera / Marie, Lee Jeong-gu as Kessaros and Choi Bool-am as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Armageddon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armageddon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armageddon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armageddon (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Armageddon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Armageddon worth watching?
- Armageddon holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Armageddon?
- Armageddon stars Lee Byung-hun, Yoon So-ra, Lee Jeong-gu, Choi Bool-am and Seol Youngbum.
- When was Armageddon released?
- Armageddon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.