The Fatal Encounter (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2014, The Fatal Encounter is an action, drama and history film directed by JQ Lee, running about 135 minutes. “Who Dares Kill The King” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.
Who’s in it. The Fatal Encounter stars Hyun Bin as King Jeongjo, Jung Jae-young as Gap-su, Cho Jung-seok as Eul-su and Cho Jae-hyun as Gwang Baek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Fatal Encounter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kocowa and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fatal Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fatal Encounter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fatal Encounter (2014)?
- In US, The Fatal Encounter is available to stream on Kocowa, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fatal Encounter worth watching?
- The Fatal Encounter holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fatal Encounter?
- The Fatal Encounter stars Hyun Bin, Jung Jae-young, Cho Jung-seok, Cho Jae-hyun and Han Ji-min.
- When was The Fatal Encounter released?
- The Fatal Encounter was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.