Where to watch May 18 in Japan
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 7 June 2026.
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.
May 18 trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Kim Sang-kyung
Kang Min-woo
Ahn Sung-ki
Park Heung-soo
Lee Yo-won
Park Shin-ae
Lee Joon-gi
Kang Jin-woo
Park Cheol-min
In-bong
Park Won-sang
Yong-dae
Song Jae-ho
Priest Kim
Na Moon-hee
Naju-daek
Kwon Tae-won
Brigadier general Choi
Uhm Hyo-seop
Captain Kim
Park Yong-su
Major general Jung
Lee Eol
Lieutenant Colonel Bae
Son Byung-ho
Teacher Jung
Yoo Hyung-gwan
Byung-jo's father
Baek Bong-ki
Won-ki
Lim Hyun-sung
Sang-pil
Hwang Taek-ha
Dong-gyu
Jung In-gi
Jin-cheol
Kim Cheol-gi
Corporal Yoo
Kim Myeong-kyu
Private Ko
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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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