왕의 남자
- Drama
- History
- Thriller
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
King and the Clown is a 2005 Korean historical drama thriller about two clowns in the Chosun Dynasty who stage a satirical play mocking the king. Arrested and facing execution, they're given one chance to save their lives by making the king laugh. This acclaimed film blends comedy, political intrigue, and high stakes in a richly detailed period setting.
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Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: South Korea · Taiwan
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Available to stream in South Korea Taiwan— but not in United States.
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No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in South Korea
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
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Kam Woo-sungJang-sang
Lee Joon-giGong-gil
Jung Jin-youngKing Yeonsan
Kang Sung-yeonJang Nok-su
Yoo Hai-jinYuk-gab
Jang Hang-seonCheo-sun
Jeong Seok-yongChil-duk
Lee Seung-hunPal-bok
Yun Ju-sangSung Hee-an
Choi Il-hwaSung Jun
Shin Jung-keunLee Geuk-kyun
Woo HyeonHong
Yun So-jeongQueen In-soo
Lee Young-sukNobleman- Jeon Il-beomYoon Ji-sang
Trailer
King and the Clown (왕의 남자) - Main Trailer with English Subtitles
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King and the Clown — frequently asked
When was King and the Clown released?
The film was released on December 29, 2005.
What is the basic plot?
Two clowns are arrested after performing a play that satirizes the Korean king during the Chosun Dynasty. They're brought to the palace under threat of execution but offered a chance to escape death if they can make the king laugh.
What genres does King and the Clown fall into?
The film combines drama, history, and thriller elements, mixing comedic performances with political intrigue and tension in a historical Korean setting.
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