King and the Clown
2005, Korean. Directed by Lee Joon-ik.
Forbidden desire, sumptuous tragedy.
Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 29 December 2005
- Original title
- 왕의 남자
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Choi Seok-hwan
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What King and the Clown is based on
King and the Clown is based on Yi, a play or musical.
Play or musical
Yi
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King and the Clown: quick answers
Is King and the Clown worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 126 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King and the Clown?
King and the Clown runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does King and the Clown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King and the Clown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King and the Clown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for King and the Clown yet.
Which OTT platform is King and the Clown on?
King and the Clown isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 December 2005. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like King and the Clown?
If you liked King and the Clown, try Tower of London, Anonymous, Memories of the Sword.
Who directed King and the Clown?
King and the Clown (2005) was directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young.
What is King and the Clown based on?
King and the Clown is based on Yi, a play or musical.