Steel Rain (2017)
Kernel Score: 79% · 208 ratings
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2017-12-14
Runtime: 139 minutes
Where to watch Steel Rain
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Amid a coup, a North Korean agent escapes south with the country's injured leader in an attempt to keep him alive and prevent a Korean war.
Steel Rain parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Steel Rain is an action-thriller involving a North Korean coup, a nuclear missile threat, and armed conflict between agents.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features gunfights, a coup, and the threat of nuclear conflict typical of a military action thriller.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jung Woo-sung as Eom Cheol-woo
- Kwak Do-won as Kwak Cheol-woo
- Kim Kap-soo as Ri Tae-han
- Kim Eui-sung as President Lee
- Lee Kyung-young as Kim Kyeong-yeong
- Jang Hyun-sung as Jeong Se-yeong
- Jo Woo-jin as Choi Myung-rok
- Kim Myung-gon as Teacher Ri
- Park Eun-hye as Kwon Sook-jung
- Kim Ji-ho as Choi Soo-hyeon
Steel Rain FAQ
Is Steel Rain good?
Steel Rain has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 208 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Steel Rain?
In the US you can stream Steel Rain on Netflix.
Is Steel Rain OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Steel Rain is an action-thriller involving a North Korean coup, a nuclear missile threat, and armed conflict between agents.
What movies are like Steel Rain?
If you liked Steel Rain, try Secretly, Greatly, Concrete Utopia, Joint Security Area and Three Days of the Condor.