A Thousand Year-Old Fox (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1969, A Thousand Year-Old Fox is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Once upon a time, under the reign of the three kingdoms, there was a woman who tempts a Buddhist priest named Cho. She is a one-thousand-year-old fox who intends to reincarnate as a human being. Not knowing this, Cho lives with the fox. But in the end, they get separated harboring sadness of unfulfilled love in this world.
Who’s in it. A Thousand Year-Old Fox stars Kim Hye-jeong as Queen Jin-seong, Kang Kye-shik, Bang-yeol Ji and Kim Ji-su as Yeo-hwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Thousand Year-Old Fox 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 A Thousand Year-Old Fox page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand Year-Old Fox 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 A Thousand Year-Old Fox (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Thousand Year-Old Fox change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Thousand Year-Old Fox worth watching?
- A Thousand Year-Old Fox holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thousand Year-Old Fox?
- A Thousand Year-Old Fox stars Kim Hye-jeong, Kang Kye-shik, Bang-yeol Ji, Kim Ji-su and Shin Young-kyun.
- When was A Thousand Year-Old Fox released?
- A Thousand Year-Old Fox was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.