The Age of Shadows (2016)
Kernel Score: 81% · 364 ratings
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2016-09-07
Runtime: 140 minutes
Overview
Set in the late 1920s, The Age of Shadows follows the cat-and-mouse game that unfolds between a group of resistance fighters trying to bring in explosives from Shanghai to destroy key Japanese facilities in Seoul, and Japanese agents trying to stop them.
The Age of Shadows parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Age of Shadows is a Korean historical action-thriller about resistance fighters against Japanese occupation.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The film involves spy warfare, explosives, and violent confrontations between resistance fighters and occupying forces.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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The Age of Shadows FAQ
Is The Age of Shadows good?
The Age of Shadows has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 364 audience ratings.
Is The Age of Shadows OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Age of Shadows is a Korean historical action-thriller about resistance fighters against Japanese occupation.
What movies are like The Age of Shadows?
If you liked The Age of Shadows, try Assassination, War of the Arrows, My Way and The Battleship Island.