The Fortress (2017) is a South Korean historical drama that captivates audiences with its compelling narrative and stunning visuals. Adapted from Kim Hoon’s novel Namhansanseong, the film seamlessly blends action into its plot.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Fortress (2017) via streaming services such as Netflix.
Is The Fortress (2017) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Fortress (2017) is available to watch via streaming on Netflix.
The movie unfolds against the backdrop of the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, as King Injo and his loyalists seek sanctuary within the fortress of Namhansanseong. The story features the dilemma faced by a leader from one of two ideological factions within the fortress: whether to pursue peace or resist the Qing dynasty. The opposing leader, in contrast, staunchly advocates for defending the nation’s honor through confrontation. Apart from these tensions, the film also delves into the king’s inner turmoil as he grapples with the conflicting viewpoints of his advisors regarding the fate of their nation.
The cast includes, Lee Byung-hun as Choe Myeong-gil, Kim Yoon-seok as Kim Sang-heon, Park Hae-il as King In-jo, Go Soo as Seo Nal-soe, Park Hee-soon as Lee Si-baek and many more.
Watch The Fortress (2017) streaming via Netflix
The Fortress (2017) is available to watch on Netflix.
Netflix is the most popular streaming service that offers a wide range of TV shows and movies spanning various languages and genres.
You can watch via Netflix by following these steps:
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- $6.99 per month (standard with Ads)
- $15.49 per month (Standard)
- $22.99 per month (Premium)
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The cheapest Netflix Standard with Ads Plan provides all but a few of its movies and TV shows. However, it will show ads before or during most of its content. You can watch in Full HD and on two supported devices at a time.
Its Standard Plan provides the same but is completely ad-free while also allowing users to download content on two supported devices with an additional option to add one extra member who doesn’t live in the same household.
The Premium Plan provides the same as above, though for four supported devices at a time, with content displaying in Ultra HD. Users get to download content on up to six supported devices at a time and have the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live in the same household. Netflix spatial audio is also supported.
The Fortress’ (2017) official synopsis is as follows:
“Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom”.
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
