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The King's Warden

2026Movie1 h 57 minNR

DramaHistory
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A moving, tense history movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

1457 Joseon, a story untold by history.

In a remote mountain village of 15th-century Joseon, humble headman Heung-do hears a rumor that any village hosting an exiled nobleman will be blessed with abundance and fortune. Hoping to bring prosperity to his impoverished community, he eagerly submits a petition to host one—unaware that his guest is none other than the fallen monarch, deposed boy-king Danjong.

Feels like

  • Historical Biopic
  • Joseon Dynasty Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Character Study
  • Somber Tone
  • Period Costume Detail
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Slow-Burn Narrative

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Chang Hang-jun
Written by
Chang Hang-jun, Hwang Sung-goo
Produced by
Billy Acumen, Lim Eun-jung
Music by
Dalpalan

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Facts

February 4, 2026 · 1 h 57 min · NR

Released
February 4, 2026
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$112 million
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The King's Warden?"

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Where can I stream The King's Warden?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, The King's Warden streams on Rakuten Viki. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The King's Warden worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is The King's Warden okay for kids?

NRViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The King's Warden plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The King's Warden a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$112 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $112 million worldwide, 16.2 times its budget.

Is The King's Warden in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.