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The Throne

2015Movie2 h 6 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The ways of a royal household.

Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Korean History
  • Royal Family
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragedy
  • Family Conflict
  • Biographical
  • Melancholy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Lee Joon-ik

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Facts

September 16, 2015 · 2 h 6 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released
September 16, 2015
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Box office
$42 million
Available in
37 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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Questions about The Throne

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Throne worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Throne?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Throne plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Throne in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.