The Admiral

2012 • 140 minutes

About this movie

Japan, 1941 With war raging in Europe, Japan's imperial command sees an opportunity to advance their nation's standing in the world. The plan to attack Pearl Harbor was drawn up and one man was tasked with it's implementation Admiral Yamamoto. Opposed to the plan, Yamamoto must nevertheless carry out his orders and commit one of the biggest military mistakes in history. The Admiral is a 10.5 million budgeted, action packed masterpiece that explores one man's, and by reflection one nation's, turmoil what must be sacrificed for country and for duty.

Ratings and reviews

Well filmed and great human portrayal of one of the great military commanders of the 20th century I came away feeling that events and bad luck forced Japan's hand in ww2 Forgetting the subject matter it is a beautifully filmed period piece

Good to see the Pacific War from the Japanese perspective. Excellent direction & production which, displayed a moving and sensitivity about life and politics in Japan which is often missed.

I rented this film and I really enjoyed it. It tells the story about Admiral Yamamoto and how he opposed war with the United States of America. I must recommend this film.