The Treacherous (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, The Treacherous is a drama and history film directed by Min Kyu-dong, running about 133 minutes. “A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
Who’s in it. The Treacherous stars Ju Ji-hoon as Im Sung-jae, Kim Kang-woo as Prince Yeonsan, Lim Ji-yeon as Dan-hee and Lee You-young as Seoljungmae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Treacherous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Treacherous page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Treacherous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Treacherous (2015)?
- In US, The Treacherous is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Treacherous worth watching?
- The Treacherous holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Treacherous?
- The Treacherous stars Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee You-young and Cheon Ho-jin.
- When was The Treacherous released?
- The Treacherous was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.