The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
Kernel Score: 78% · 317 ratings
Genres: War, Action, Drama, History
Released: 2014-07-30
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Admiral: Roaring Currents
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a historical naval war film depicting large-scale battle violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense naval battle sequences depicting 16th-century warfare and combat deaths.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kim Han-min
Cast
- Choi Min-sik as Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Kurushima Michifusa
- Cho Jin-woong as Wakizaka Yasuharu
- Jin Goo as Im Jun-yeong
- Lee Jung-hyun as Mrs. Jeong
- Kim Myung-gon as Todo Takatora
- Kwon Yul as Yi Hoe
- No Min-woo as Haru
- Kim Tae-hun as Kim Joong-geol
- Ryohei Otani as Junsa
The Admiral: Roaring Currents FAQ
Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents good?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 317 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is The Admiral: Roaring Currents OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a historical naval war film depicting large-scale battle violence.
What movies are like The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
If you liked The Admiral: Roaring Currents, try Greyhound, Devotion, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and War of the Arrows.