When was Peninsula released?

Peninsula had its world release on July 15, 2020. In the US, it opened in limited theatres on August 7, 2020. A physical release followed on February 24, 2021, and the digital release came on February 27, 2021.

Where can I watch Peninsula in the US?

In the US, Peninsula streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo. It is also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Plex and YouTube Free (some with ads). You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Who is in the cast of Peninsula?

Gang Dong-won stars as Han Jung-seok, alongside Lee Jung-hyun as Min-jung and Lee Re as Joon-yi. Kwon Hae-hyo plays Kim Noh-in, Kim Min-jae plays Sergeant Hwang and Koo Kyo-hwan plays Captain Seo.

What is Peninsula about?

A soldier, Han Jung-seok, and his team head into a zombie-ravaged, post-apocalyptic Korean Peninsula. There they face hordes of the infected in a dystopian wasteland.

How long is Peninsula?

Peninsula runs 116 minutes. It was directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who co-wrote it with Ryu Yong-jae.

Peninsula (2020): Cast, Plot, Release & Where to Watch

Peninsula plot summary (no spoilers)

The Korean Peninsula has fallen. A zombie outbreak has turned the land into a lawless wasteland, and what was once home is now a ruined, hostile territory overrun by the infected. Into this landscape goes Han Jung-seok, a soldier played by Gang Dong-won, together with a team assigned to venture back inside.

The mission puts them face to face with relentless hordes of the undead and the dangers of a society that has collapsed. Along the way, the story brings in a wider group of characters, including Min-jung (Lee Jung-hyun), Joon-yi (Lee Re), Kim Noh-in (Kwon Hae-hyo), Sergeant Hwang (Kim Min-jae) and Captain Seo (Koo Kyo-hwan).

The film’s tagline sums up its stakes: “Escape the apocalypse.” Peninsula mixes horror with action, thriller and adventure. Its dystopian setting is a deserted, post-apocalyptic version of South Korea, and survival there means constant movement and danger. This summary covers only the opening premise, so it leaves the film’s surprises and outcomes for viewers to discover.

Peninsula — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

Peninsula review guide: what makes it notable

Director and writers: Peninsula (original title 반도) was directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ryu Yong-jae.
A sequel: The film continues a zombie storyline in a dystopian South Korea, so it will interest viewers who already follow Korean zombie cinema.
Cast: Gang Dong-won leads as Han Jung-seok. He is joined by Lee Jung-hyun, Lee Re, Kwon Hae-hyo, Kim Min-jae and Koo Kyo-hwan. The supporting cast includes Kim Do-yoon, Lee Ye-won, Kim Kyu-baek and Jang So-yeon.
Genre mix: The film sits between horror, action, thriller and adventure. It puts large-scale set pieces alongside its zombie terror.
Origin: This is a South Korean production from Next Entertainment World, RedPeter Films and Contents Panda, among others. The dialogue is in Korean and English.
Runtime: 116 minutes.

Audience reactions are summarised in the Drama4U Score shown on this page.

Who will enjoy Peninsula?

Fans of zombie films and post-apocalyptic survival stories
Viewers who like Korean genre cinema with large-scale action
Anyone following Yeon Sang-ho’s work as a director
Fans of Gang Dong-won and the ensemble cast
Viewers who like dystopian worlds and wasteland settings

Peninsula release date & where to watch (US)

Peninsula had its world release on July 15, 2020. In the United States, it opened in a limited theatrical release on August 7, 2020. A physical release followed on February 24, 2021, and the digital release arrived on February 27, 2021. The US home releases are listed as NR (not rated).

US streaming and viewing options:

Subscription streaming: Amazon Prime Video (including Prime Video with Ads), Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Philo
Free with a library card/service: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv
Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten Viki
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Availability can change, so check your preferred service before watching. A trailer is available.

Trailer

Cast

Gang Dong-wonas Han Jung-seok
Lee Jung-hyunas Min-jungSee credits →
Lee Reas Joon-yi
Kwon Hae-hyoas Kim Noh-in
Kim Min-jaeas Sergeant Hwang
Koo Kyo-hwanas Captain Seo
Kim Do-yoonas Chul-minSee credits →
Lee Ye-wonas Yu-jin

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Peninsula released?: Peninsula had its world release on July 15, 2020. In the US, it opened in limited theatres on August 7, 2020. A physical release followed on February 24, 2021, and the digital release came on February 27, 2021.
Where can I watch Peninsula in the US?: In the US, Peninsula streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo. It is also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Plex and YouTube Free (some with ads). You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Who is in the cast of Peninsula?: Gang Dong-won stars as Han Jung-seok, alongside Lee Jung-hyun as Min-jung and Lee Re as Joon-yi. Kwon Hae-hyo plays Kim Noh-in, Kim Min-jae plays Sergeant Hwang and Koo Kyo-hwan plays Captain Seo.
What is Peninsula about?: A soldier, Han Jung-seok, and his team head into a zombie-ravaged, post-apocalyptic Korean Peninsula. There they face hordes of the infected in a dystopian wasteland.
How long is Peninsula?: Peninsula runs 116 minutes. It was directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who co-wrote it with Ryu Yong-jae.

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