Check YouTube availability
Free with ads?
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
MOVIHERO READ
Fast-moving, emotionally heavy action that rewards full attention. Best if a korean war story centred on brothers.
79.7/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
Watch NowWatch trailer
79.7/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle.
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War.
MoviHero lists February 5, 2004 as the release date for Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War. Kang Je-kyu, Kang Je-gyu are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Jang Dong-gun as Lee Jin-tae, Won Bin as Lee Jin-seok, Lee Eun-ju as Kim Young-shin, Gong Hyung-jin as Yong-man. A trailer and 2 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 5, 2004
GenresAdventure · Drama · History · Action · War
Runtime2h 28m
DirectorsKang Je-kyu, Kang Je-gyu
CastJang Dong-gun as Lee Jin-tae, Won Bin as Lee Jin-seok, Lee Eun-ju as Kim Young-shin, Gong Hyung-jin as Yong-man
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images2 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War runs 2h 28m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
These share a listed genre with Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
But shorterQuo Vadis, Aida?2021 · 1h 44m
44 minutes shorter (1h 44m). Shared genre: drama, history, war.
But less emotionally intensePlatoon1986 · 2hEstimated emotional impact: 6/10 versus 8/10. Shared genre: drama, action, war.
But less demandingThree Kings1999 · 1h 54mEstimated attention required: 5/10 versus 8/10. Shared genre: action, war.
RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 79.7/100 (7.973/10) from 803 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
External ratings are converted directly to /100. We add no popularity, metadata or Watch Profile bonuses. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from numerical ratings submitted here.
MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War?
Two brothers are drawn into the Korean War, where protecting each other becomes increasingly complicated. Tae Guk Gi combines large battle scenes with a family relationship tested by fear, loyalty, and ideology.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Two brothers are drawn into the Korean War, where protecting each other becomes increasingly complicated
02a Korean War story centred on brothers
03a family drama with large-scale combat
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
Know the watch before you press play.
A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.
01Pacing8/10
02Emotional Impact8/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability7/10
PERFECT IF
01a Korean War story centred on brothers
02a family drama with large-scale combat
THINK TWICE IF
01you are avoiding graphic battle scenes
02you want a restrained political procedural
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Free with ads? Check Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War on YouTube
Search YouTube for an official viewing option. Free with ads may be available; confirm on YouTube.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
No confirmed U.S. free, subscription, rental, or purchase option is currently reported.
United States
Not currently available in the United States
No confirmed U.S. streaming, rental, or purchase option yet
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required8/10
WATCH A PREVIEW
Trailer
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay with the image.
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
PART OF A WATCH JOURNEY
Where Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War fits.
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
75/100
TMDB RATINGThe Killing Fields
1984·Drama · History · War
76.5/100
TMDB RATINGQuo Vadis, Aida?
2021·Drama · History · War
77.5/100
TMDB RATINGPlatoon
1986·Drama · Action · War