Fighter in the Wind
An account of karate competitor Choi Yeung-Eui who went to Japan after World War II to become a fighter pilot but found a very different path instead. He changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama and went across the country, defeating martial artists one after another. This film concentrates on the period when he is still young, and developing his famous karate style, Kyokushin.
Where to watch Fighter in the Wind in United States
The Roku Channel
PlexClick a service to open Fighter in the Wind there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Fighter in the Wind streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex | — |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Fighter in the Wind
Fighter in the Wind is a 2004 Korean-language action and drama film directed by Yang Yun-ho. The cast is led by Yang Dong-geun, Aya Hirayama, Masaya Katō. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex.
Fighter in the Wind was produced by Chungeorahm Film and iVision Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on August 12, 2004.
- Director
- Yang Yun-ho
- Writers
- Kim Hyung-joo
- Release date
- August 12, 2004
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- Chungeorahm Film, iVision Entertainment
Fighter in the Wind cast & crew
Fighter in the Wind was directed by Yang Yun-ho and written by Kim Hyung-joo.
The cast features Yang Dong-geun as Choi Bae-dal, Aya Hirayama as Yoko, Masaya Katō as Kato, Jung Doo-hong as Beom-soo, Jeong Tae-woo as Chun-bae, and Yeom Hye-ran as Aunt.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jeon Ho-jin.
Is Fighter in the Wind worth watching?
Fighter in the Wind holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 176 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Fighter in the Wind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fighter in the Wind
In United States, you can stream Fighter in the Wind on The Roku Channel and Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Fighter in the Wind
Yang Dong-geun
Choi Bae-dal
Aya Hirayama
Yoko
Masaya Katō
Kato
Jung Doo-hong
Beom-soo
Sachiko Kokubu
Fuuma Kosaka
Jeong Tae-woo
Chun-bae
Yeom Hye-ran
Aunt
Kim Min-soo
Port Yakuza
Seong-hwan Koo
Circus Clown
Lee Han-gal
Miwa
Lee Han-sol
Fighter in the Wind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fighter in the Wind in United States?
Fighter in the Wind is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Fighter in the Wind on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Fighter in the Wind is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Fighter in the Wind in?
Fighter in the Wind is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including German, Korean, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fighter in the Wind?
Fighter in the Wind runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Fighter in the Wind rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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