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The King's Letters

2019·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–50%

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KanopyRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlexOnDemandKorea

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

The history that we couldn't record.

In the 15th century, despite so many accomplishments he has made for the people, King Sejong, his biggest goal is still remaining; the invention of original letters that can be read and written by all the people. But courtiers who want to dominate the knowledge and the power, are against his will and discourage his belief. Frustrated King Sejong hears about a bonze Sinmi a phonogram expert, and secretly brings him in the palace.
Korean HistoryKing SejongLanguage CreationPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaRoyal CourtSocial CommentaryCultural SignificanceSpiritual Undertones

Crew

Directed by:
Cho Chul-hyun, Kim Jun-su
Written by:
Cho Chul-hyun, Lee Song-won, Geum Jung-yeon
Produced by:
Oh Seung-hyeon, Kim Ji-hoon, Seong Chang-yeon
Composed by:
Dalpalan, Choi Tae-young, Lim Hyung-geun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The King's Letters legally?

KanopyRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlexOnDemandKoreaCineverseKocowaMometu

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Is The King's Letters worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The King's Letters?

1 h 50 min

The King's Letters runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is The King's Letters in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The King's Letters?

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