The Swordsman vs War of the Arrows
The Swordsman has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7.3/10 for War of the Arrows). The Swordsman is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 2m. War of the Arrows is the older of the two (2011 against 2020). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Swordsman
War of the Arrows| The Swordsman | War of the Arrows | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Choi Jae-hoon | Kim Han-min |
| Main cast | Jang Hyuk, Ji Seung-hyun, Jeong Man-sik, Ji Gun-woo, Joe Taslim | Jo Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yul, Lee Kyung-young, David Lee, Lee Seung-joon |
Synopsis
The Swordsman
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
War of the Arrows
After the death of their father, two siblings are raised by their father's best friend. However, when one gets kidnapped just before her wedding, the other rises against the Manchus.
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