# Ashfall (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ashfall-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 62% |
| Critic Score | 62% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Kim Byung-seo & Lee Hae-jun |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Thriller |
| Runtime | 128 min |

## Quick answer

Ashfall (2019) earns a 62% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A peninsula-scale disaster blockbuster — Byeon Woo-seok appears early in his film career amid the star-stacked volcanic- Metascore 52/100. Directed by Kim Byung-seo & Lee Hae-jun.

## Critics consensus

A peninsula-scale disaster blockbuster — Byeon Woo-seok appears early in his film career amid the star-stacked volcanic-action mayhem.

## Synopsis

A group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain.

## Cast

Byeon Woo-seok, Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo, Don Lee, Jeon Hye-jin, Suzy, Lee Kyung-young, Kim Si-a, Lee Sang-won, Ok Ja-yeon

## Common questions

**Is Ashfall worth watching?**
Ashfall holds a 62% Celluloid Score. A peninsula-scale disaster blockbuster — Byeon Woo-seok appears early in his film career amid the star-stacked volcanic-action mayhem.

**What is Ashfall about?**
A group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain.

**Who directed Ashfall?**
Ashfall (2019) was directed by Kim Byung-seo & Lee Hae-jun.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ashfall?**
62% — the average of five public sources: critics 62%, audience 70%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch Ashfall?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ashfall page for current options.

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