The King of Pigs (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, The King of Pigs is a thriller, drama and animation film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, running about 97 minutes. “A broken youth won't rest alone. Memories are beyond your imagination.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his business goes bankrupt, 30 something Kyeong-Min kills his wife impulsively. Hiding his anger, he seeks out his former middle school classmate Jong-Seok. Jong-Seok now works as a ghostwriter for an autobiography, but he dreams of writing his own novel. For the first time in 15 years they meet. Kyeong-Min and Jong-Seok both hide their own current situations and begin to talk about their middle school days.
Who’s in it. The King of Pigs stars Yang Ik-june as Jeong Jong-seok (voice), Oh Jung-se as Hwang Kyeong-min (voice), Kim Hye-na as Kim Cheol (voice) and Park Hee-von as Young Hwang Kyeong-min (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The King of Pigs 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 The King of Pigs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King of Pigs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King of Pigs (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King of Pigs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King of Pigs worth watching?
- The King of Pigs holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The King of Pigs?
- The King of Pigs stars Yang Ik-june, Oh Jung-se, Kim Hye-na, Park Hee-von and Kim Kkob-bi.
- When was The King of Pigs released?
- The King of Pigs was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.