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The Swordsman

2020, Korean. Directed by Choi Jae-hoon.

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After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.

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Runtime
1h 41m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Korean
Rated
PG-13

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Released
23 September 2020
Original title
검객
Country
South Korea
Written by
Choi Jae-hoon
Box office
$1.5M
sword fightjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)chinese invasion of korea

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Is The Swordsman worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Swordsman?

The Swordsman runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).

Does The Swordsman have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Swordsman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Swordsman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Swordsman is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Swordsman on?

The Swordsman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Swordsman?

If you liked The Swordsman, try Uprising, Hansan: Rising Dragon, Noryang: Deadly Sea.

Who directed The Swordsman?

The Swordsman (2020) was directed by Choi Jae-hoon and stars Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo, Joe Taslim.

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