The President's Barber (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, The President's Barber is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Lim Chan-sang, running about 116 minutes. “A time when a bad haircut can get you killed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A well-meaning but politically naive barber gets pulled into the inner circle of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-Hee, with rather baleful consequences for his hapless family. This sharp political satire covers roughly twenty years in South Korean political history, from the viewpoint of the barber's son.
Who’s in it. The President's Barber stars Song Kang-ho as Seong Han-mo, Lee Jae-eung as Seong Nak-an, Moon So-ri as Kim Min-ja and No Hyeong-uk as Young Seong Nak-an, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The President's Barber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President's Barber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President's Barber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President's Barber (2004)?
- In US, The President's Barber is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President's Barber worth watching?
- The President's Barber holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The President's Barber?
- The President's Barber stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Jae-eung, Moon So-ri, No Hyeong-uk and Ryu Seung-su.
- When was The President's Barber released?
- The President's Barber was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.