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TMDB20232h 22mDrama / Thriller / Action / War / History / Crime

12.12: The Day

The worst historical day in Korean democracy.

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.

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12.12: The Day at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 22m

At 2h 22m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Action · War · History · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, action, war, history, and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 12 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 9 more. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 159 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch 12.12: The Day tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 22m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 159 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is 12.12: The Day scary?
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Where can I watch 12.12: The Day in the US?
12.12: The Day streams on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 9 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 12.12: The Day?
12.12: The Day runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
Is 12.12: The Day suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for 12.12: The Day in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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