King and the Clown
Seen it?2005 | 121 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved The Lion in Winter or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$74 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Joon-ik
- Kam Woo-sungJang-sang
- Lee Joon-giGong-gil
- Jung Jin-youngKing Yeonsan
- Kang Sung-yeonJang Nok-su
- Yoo Hai-jinYuk-gab
- Jang Hang-seonCheo-sun
- Jeong Seok-yongChil-duk
- Lee Seung-hunPal-bok
- Yun Ju-sangSung Hee-an
- Choi Il-hwaSung Jun