Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, Heung-boo: The Revolutionist is a drama film directed by Cho Keun-hyun, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. During a time of poverty and despair in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea, a satirical street play that pokes fun at the ruling class while giving a prophecy of ‘a new leader to save the world’ becomes immensely popular among the people. The author of the fable, Heung-boo, subsequently gains fame around the country and is sought after by both the oppressive political power and the rebellion leader who want to use his name and talent for their differing agendas.
Who’s in it. Heung-boo: The Revolutionist stars Jung Woo as Heung-boo, Kim Joo-hyuk as Jo Hyuk, Jung Jin-young as Jo Hang-ri and Jung Hae-in as King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Heung-boo: The Revolutionist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heung-boo: The Revolutionist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heung-boo: The Revolutionist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heung-boo: The Revolutionist (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Heung-boo: The Revolutionist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Heung-boo: The Revolutionist worth watching?
- Heung-boo: The Revolutionist holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heung-boo: The Revolutionist?
- Heung-boo: The Revolutionist stars Jung Woo, Kim Joo-hyuk, Jung Jin-young, Jung Hae-in and Kim Won-hae.
- When was Heung-boo: The Revolutionist released?
- Heung-boo: The Revolutionist was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.