The Throne 2015
“The ways of a royal household.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Director
- Lee Joon-ik
- Network
- Tiger Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kocowa
What is The Throne?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Throne" (2015). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 16, 2015
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Tiger Pictures
- Revenue
- $42,165,755
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 103 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~126 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Tiger Pictures
Where to watch in United States
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Hulu
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FODBuy
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KocowaStream
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Kanopy
HooplaWith ads
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Throne" (2015).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Output must be plain text.
Title: The Throne (Korean: Sado).
Year: 2015.
Country: South Korea.
Format: Feature film / Movie.
Genre: Drama and History / Historical drama.
Director: Lee Joon-ik.
Cast: Song Kang-ho and Yoo (incomplete in source [3], but I'll stick to what's there).
Release Date: September 16, 2015 (KR).
Duration: 2h 6m (Source [1]) or 2 hr. 5 min. (Source [5]). I will use the specific duration mentioned in the sources if needed, or just say "approximately 2 hours". Wait, I should be careful with conflicting numbers. I'll check if I need to mention duration.
Setting: Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762.
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Should you watch it?
“A king forces his own son into a wooden rice chest following accusations of treason.”
- Explores the complex and tragic power dynamic between a king and his heir.
- Features a narrative rooted in significant historical events of the Joseon Dynasty.
- Directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ah-in.
- The central premise involves intense, prolonged suffering that may be difficult for some viewers to watch.
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas that examine the psychological toll of royal expectations.
This is a somber historical drama with a deliberate pace and heavy thematic focus on familial betrayal and political duty.
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Is The Throne worth watching?
The film is a critically recognized historical drama that explores the intense father-son relationship within the Joseon royal court.
Where can I stream The Throne?
Streaming availability varies by region; please check your local digital platforms for current access.
How long is the film?
The movie has a duration of approximately two hours and six minutes.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the historical account of Crown Prince Sado and his father, King Yeongjo.
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