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title: "Heung-boo: The Revolutionist"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heung-boo-the-revolutionist-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 502474
imdb_id: "tt6955130"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heung-boo-the-revolutionist-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Heung-boo: The Revolutionist.
Year: 2018.
Genre: South Korean historical drama.
Director: Cho Geun-hyun (also spelled Cho Keun-hyun in Source 6).
Cast: Jung Woo, Kim Joo-hyuk (also Kim Ju-hyuk in Source 4), Jung Jin-young, Jung Hae-in (Source 2), Kang Ha-neul (Source 4).
Setting: Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a time of poverty and despair.
Plot:
A satirical street play pokes fun at the ruling class and prophesies a new leader to save the world.
The play becomes popular.
Author of the fable/novels: Heung-boo (also Yeon Heung Bu).
Heung-boo seeks his lost older brother through his writing.
Heung-boo gains fame and is sought by oppressive political power and a rebellion leader

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cho Keun-hyun
- **Networks / Studios**: Lotte Entertainment, Daemyung Culture Factory, Film Company GUNG

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jung Woo** as *Heung-boo*
- **Kim Joo-hyuk** as *Jo Hyuk*
- **Jung Jin-young** as *Jo Hang-ri*
- **Jung Hae-in** as *King*
- **Kim Won-hae** as *Kim Eung-jib*
- **Jung Sang-hoon** as *Kim Sat-gat*
- **Jin Goo** as *Nol-boo*
- **Chun Woo-hee** as *Seon-chool*
- **Kwak Dong-yeon** as *Sheddong*
- **Song Wook-kyung** as *Cho Tak-soo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Heung-boo: The Revolutionist online?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist worth watching?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Heung-boo: The Revolutionist and when was it released?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
Heung-boo: The Revolutionist was directed by Cho Keun-hyun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heung-boo: The Revolutionist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/502474)
- [Heung-boo: The Revolutionist - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heung-boo:_The_Revolutionist)
- [Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/502474/cast)
- [Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6955130/)
- [Heung Boo: The Revolutionist (2018)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018) directed by Cho Keun-hyun • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)

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