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The Concubine

2012·Movie
2h 2min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and spectacular

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

The one the king couldn't have.

Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.
Historical Erotic ThrillerPalace IntrigueTragic RomancePsychological DramaOpulent Period SettingPower DynamicsForbidden LoveVisually StunningIntense & Provocative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Concubine legally?

The Concubine is included with a subscription to AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Concubine worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Concubine rated?

NuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Concubine?

2 h 2 min

The Concubine runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is The Concubine in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Concubine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Concubine in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.