May 18 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch May 18
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Kim Ji-hoon
- Release date
- 2007-07-25
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Studio
- CJ Entertainment
May 18 — trailer
About May 18
May 18 is a 2007 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Kim Ji-hoon, starring Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki and Lee Yo-won. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 48 viewers. Below you can see where to watch May 18 in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The citizens of Gwangju lead a relatively peaceful life, until one day the military takes over the city, accusing the residents of conspiracy and claiming that they are communist sympathisers preparing a revolution against the current government. Seeing as the soldiers beat defenceless people, mainly students, to death, the citizens are in for retaliation and form a militia.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch May 18 in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream May 18 on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is May 18 on Netflix?+
May 18 is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is May 18?+
May 18 has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in May 18?+
May 18 stars Kim Sang-kyung, Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Yo-won, Lee Joon-gi and Park Cheol-min.
When did May 18 come out?+
May 18 is a 2007 movie directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
What genre is May 18?+
May 18 is Drama and History film.
Who directed May 18?+
May 18 was directed by Kim Ji-hoon.
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