The Throne
2015, Korean. Directed by Lee Joon-ik.
The ways of a royal household.
Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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The Throne is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kocowa in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lee Joon-ikDirector
- Yoo Ah-inCrown Prince Sado
- Song Kang-hoKing Yeongjo
- Moon Geun-youngLady Hye Gyeong-gung
- Jeon Hye-jinRoyal Consort Yeong-bin
- Kim Hae-sookQueen In-won
- Park Won-sangHong Bong-han
- Lee Hyo-jeYoung Jeongjo
- Lee Dae-yeonKim Sang-ro
- Kang Sung-haeKim Han-goo
- Choi Deok-moonHong In-han
- Jeong Seok-yongEunuch Hong
- Choi Min-chulChae Je-gong
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2015
- Original title
- 사도
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Oh Seung-hyeon, Lee Song-won, Cho Chul-hyun
- Box office
- $42M
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What The Throne is based on
The Throne is based on a true story.
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The Throne: quick answers
Is The Throne worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Throne?
The Throne runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Throne have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Throne. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Throne parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Throne yet.
Which OTT platform is The Throne on?
The Throne is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kocowa in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Throne?
If you liked The Throne, try King and the Clown, Masquerade, The Face Reader.
Who directed The Throne?
The Throne (2015) was directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Yoo Ah-in, Song Kang-ho, Moon Geun-young.
What is The Throne based on?
The Throne is based on a true story.