The President's Last Bang
On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung-hee, who had ruled South Korea since 1961, was assassinated by his director of intelligence. The film depicts the events of that night.…
Open full watch pageCinento therapy read
12.12: The Day (2023)
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
Cinento therapy read
12.12: The Day works because it combines Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy. Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook.
Who it is for
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
Tone
Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy
Pacing
Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends 12.12: The Day because it scores well for Best when you want edge, tension, and a mental hook. It also balances Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy.
Watch Online
Open full watch pageWith the first two clicks on play or anywhere on the screen, two ad windows may open from the external player source. Close them quickly and return here to keep watching.
Streaming availability
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
Rakuten Viki
Amazon Prime Video with AdsRent
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeTrailer
If You Liked This…
My Way
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…
Open full watch page
Battle of Jangsari
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…
Open full watch page
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.…
Open full watch page
Harbin
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…
Open full watch page
Assassination
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…
Open full watch page
The Man Standing Next
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…
Open full watch page
Hunt
After a high-ranking North Korean official requests asylum, KCIA Foreign Unit chief Park Pyong-ho and Domestic Unit chief Kim Jung-do are tasked with uncovering a North Korean spy,…
Open full watch pageRelated guides
FAQ
Where can I watch 12.12: The Day online?
Use the player and provider boxes on this page. Availability varies by region, so Cinento surfaces provider data plus a direct watch page when available.
Who should watch 12.12: The Day?
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
What kind of tone does 12.12: The Day have?
Tense, cerebral, suspense-heavy Fast to medium-fast with regular spikes.