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10 Best Movies Like 12.12: The Day

If you loved 12.12: The Day, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
My Way

My Way

2011★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of Drama & Action & War & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese, Russian and Ger...

#2
Battle of Jangsari

Battle of Jangsari

2019★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of Drama & War & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Korean War, September 1950. In order to fight the enemy forces based in the South of the peninsula, General MacArthur orders the start of the Incheon Landing Operation, deploying d...

#3
Assassination

Assassination

2015★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of Drama & Thriller & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In Japanese-occupied Korea, three freedom fighters are assigned a mission to assassinate a genocidal military leader and his top collaborator. But the plan goes completely awry ami...

#4
Harbin

Harbin

2024★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of Thriller & Action & War & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 1909, several years after Korea is forced into becoming a Japanese colony, freedom fighters plot the daring assassination of Japan's prime minister during their quest for indepe...

#5
The Man Standing Next

The Man Standing Next

2020★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of Drama & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile...

#6
71: Into the Fire

71: Into the Fire

2010★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 12.12: The Day for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In August 1950, waiting for UN troops to arrive, the South Korean army assembled to protect Nakdong River. Only 71 student-soldiers are left behind to guard the city of Pohang. Now...

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