I Am the King
2012, Korean. Directed by Jang Kyu-sung.
King Taejong of Joseon decides to name Grand Prince Chungnyeong, his third son, as the heir apparent to the throne. Pressured by the decision, Chungnyeong decides to escape the palace.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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I Am the King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jang Kyu-sungDirector
- Ju Ji-hoonGrand Prince Choong-nyung / Deok-chil
- Baek Yoon-sikHwang Hee
- Byun Hee-bongShin Ik-yeok
- Park Young-kyuKing Tae-jong
- Im Won-heeHae-goo
- Kim Soo-roWarrior Hwang-goo
- Lee HaneeSoo-yeon
- Baek Do-binPrince Yang-nyeong
- Lee Mi-doCrowned Princess
- Kim So-hyunSol-bi
- Im Hyung-junJang Young-sil
- Yoon Kyung-hoGeun-bae
Details
- Released
- 8 August 2012
- Original title
- 나는 왕이로소이다
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Hwang Sung-goo
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What I Am the King is based on
I Am the King is based on The Prince and the Pauper (1881) by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.
1881
The Prince and the Pauper
By Mark Twain
Published by James R. Osgood
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I Am the King runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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I Am the King is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Am the King?
If you liked I Am the King, try The President's Barber, Wittgenstein, The Face Reader.
Who directed I Am the King?
I Am the King (2012) was directed by Jang Kyu-sung and stars Ju Ji-hoon, Baek Yoon-sik, Byun Hee-bong.
What is I Am the King based on?
I Am the King is based on The Prince and the Pauper (1881) by Mark Twain, published by James R. Osgood.