Peninsula (2020)
A soldier fights relentlessly through bleak, zombie-ridden Korean wastelands, pushing the limits of survival.
A soldier and his team battle hordes of post-apocalyptic zombies in the wastelands of the Korean Peninsula.
How intense is Peninsula?
Peninsula is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Peninsula feels like
- Tone
- grittyhigh octanesuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Peninsula
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Peninsula for you?
Is Peninsula scary?
Yes, properly. Peninsula is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Peninsula gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Peninsula sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Peninsula?
Peninsula runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Peninsula?
Peninsula is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Peninsula have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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