The King's Case Note
Seen it?2017 | 115 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Dick Tracy or Wag the Dog, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A clever king of Joseon and his brilliant chronicler hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Moon Hyun-sung
- Lee Sun-kyunKing Yejong of Joseon
- Ahn Jae-hongYoon Yi-seo
- Kim Hee-wonNam Geon-hee
- Gyeong Su-jinSeon-hwa
- Jung Hae-inHeuk-woon
- Ju Jin-moJik Je-hak
- Jang Young-namSoo-bin
- Kim Hong-paPrime Minister
- Kim Eung-sooFirst Vice-Premier
- Jo Young-jinSecond Vice-Premier