Overview
A gripping tale of valor and strategy unfolds as a great general rises to defend his homeland.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- epic
- intense
- heroic
- action movie night
- historical epic marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Qin's campaign for regional unification and the northern invasion are presented through an extended, large-scale battle narrative.
Ri Shin's dream of becoming a great general is closely tied to General Ou Ki and the general's past.
The film uses flashbacks to introduce Houken and connect him to Ou Ki's history.
The warring states setting combines military strategy and epic battle imagery with a powerful duel between Ou Ki and Houken.
Films like Kingdom: Return of the Great General, and why
Red Cliff
shared warring-states atmosphere, large-scale military strategy, heroic generals, and intense martial duels
The Warlords
shared historical battle epic form, political unification stakes, disciplined armies, and monumental combat set pieces
Kingdom
shared Japanese manga adaptation approach, stylized warriors, battlefield spectacle, and idealistic military ambition
Musa: The Warrior
shared ancient warfare, legendary commanders, personal honor, and heightened sword-fighting drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Shinsuke Sato
- Release Date
- 2024-07-12
- Runtime
- 146 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (676)
Cast
- Kento Yamazaki
- Takao Osawa
- Ryo Yoshizawa
- Kanna Hashimoto
- Nana Seino
- Shinnosuke Mitsushima
- Amane Okayama
- Takahiro Miura
- Takayuki Hamatsu
- Riku Hagiwara
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Kingdom: Return of the Great General about?
- A determined young warrior is tested by invasion, battlefield strategy, and the imposing legacy of Qin’s greatest general.
- What is Kingdom: Return of the Great General like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kingdom: Return of the Great General as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Kingdom: Return of the Great General violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Kingdom: Return of the Great General as brutal.
- Which films are like Kingdom: Return of the Great General?
- Films with a similar feel include Red Cliff, The Warlords, Kingdom, and Musa: The Warrior.
- How long is Kingdom: Return of the Great General?
- Kingdom: Return of the Great General runs 146 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kingdom: Return of the Great General?
- In United States, Kingdom: Return of the Great General streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
