A Reluctant Prince
1963, Korean. Directed by Shin Sang-ok.
When King Heon-kong falls ill, a power struggle erupts over who will inherit the throne. Tired of all the infighting, the ministers arrange for a branch of the king's family, which had lost all its wealth and was living on remote Ganghwa Island, to inherit. But the heir to the throne is reluctant to leave his island home.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch A Reluctant Prince
A Reluctant Prince isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1963.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1963
- Original title
- 강화도령
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Lee Seo-gu
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked A Reluctant Prince
The Treacherous
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Uprising
2024 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Face Reader
2013 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Throne
2015 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Swordsman
2020 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Last Princess
2016 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Oranges and Sunshine
2010 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Fortress
2017 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Chihwaseon
2002 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
War of the Arrows
2011 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Reluctant Prince: quick answers
Is A Reluctant Prince worth watching?
A Reluctant Prince doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is A Reluctant Prince?
A Reluctant Prince runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does A Reluctant Prince have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Reluctant Prince. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Reluctant Prince parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Reluctant Prince yet.
Which OTT platform is A Reluctant Prince on?
A Reluctant Prince isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1963. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Reluctant Prince?
If you liked A Reluctant Prince, try The Treacherous, Uprising, The Face Reader.
Who directed A Reluctant Prince?
A Reluctant Prince (1963) was directed by Shin Sang-ok and stars Choi Eun-hee, Shin Young-kyun, Kim Seung-ho.