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The Legend of Suriyothai

Name: The Legend of Suriyothai
Genre: History, War, Drama, Action
Released: 2001-08-17
Cast: Piyapas Bhirombhakdi, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Chatchai Plengpanich, Pongpat Wachirabunjong, Johnny Anfone

2001 | 185 min | History, War, Drama, Action

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart or Glory, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Epic and sweeping, at 3 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
It's long: 3 hr 5 min.
It's in Thai, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

During the 16th century, as Thailand contends with both a civil war and Burmese invasion, a beautiful princess rises up to help protect the glory of the Kingdom of Ayothaya. Based on the life of Queen Suriyothai.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol

Piyapas BhirombhakdiQueen Suriyothai
Sarunyu WongkrachangKing Maha Chakkraphat
Chatchai PlengpanichLord Pirenthorathep
Pongpat WachirabunjongKing Chairachathirat
Johnny AnfoneLord Warawongsa
Mai CharoenpuraLady Srisudachan
Sinjai PlengpanichLady Srichulalak
Sorapong ChatreeCaptain Rajseneha
Amphol LampoonLord Intrathep
Suppakorn KitsuwanSir Sriyod